Southern Oregon Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Container Delivery Driver to join the team at our hauling location in Grants Pass, OR.

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Location: 1381 Redwood Ave Grants Pass OR

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Schedule: Monday– Friday 

Starting 5:00am - Ending when the route is complete

 (8-11 hour days)

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*Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.*

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Starting Pay: $22.61/hr

Competitive Compensation:    

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
• 401K retirement with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance

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The position will be responsible for driving specified routes to pick up and deliver recycling and garbage containers to new and existing customers, including washing and repairing bins to be redistributed. Daily work will involve heavy industrial lifting, lifting waist high, gripping with hands, moving at a brisk consistent pace, and occasional bending. This position will also be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously serving customers. 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to safely operate delivery truck to deliver containers.
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Power washing, repairing, and assembling trash bins and containers
• Ability to perform a physically demanding job, lifting and moving containers that weigh over 75 pounds.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Courteous interaction with our customers
• Perform yard work or debris clean up, including cutting weeds.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds. Moderate noise level.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which requires following basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.

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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's license with Clean Driving Record. (Required)
• Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening, and motor vehicle report (Clean driving record) to be eligible for employment.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ability to work a physically demanding job.  Loading and unloading cans with no helpers.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

•             Background Check

•             MVR Check

•             Drug screen

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****If applying through Indeed or other third-party site:

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.wasteconnections.com  

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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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