**Waste Connections** is looking for a safety conscious **CDL Garbage Route Driver** for our location in **Carson, Washington** . Schedule is **Monday - Friday,** with occassional Saturdays. Start time is **6:00 AM** and runs until route is complete. Average work day is 9-11 hrs. Starting wage is **$36.59/HR** Safety Sensitive Position: **Yes** **Job Description:** As a **CDL Garbage Route Driver** , you need to be reliable, safety-minded, and committed to providing exceptional customer service. You should also be highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with both customers and colleagues. In this position, you are responsible for collecting waste from residential and commercial customers and transporting it safely in a **rear load truck** to a landfill and/or transfer station. This is a local route, servicing Skamania and Klickitat counties. **Requirements:** + Valid **Class B CDL** with air brake endorsement **_required_** + **Clean Driving Record** + Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws + Ability to work 40-50 hours a week + Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test + Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments **Physical Demands:** + This a very physically demanding job with big time benefits! + Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold) + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds + Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route **What We Offer:** + Annual Safety Bonuses up to **$1,500!** + Uniforms/Safety Gear + Boot allowances of up to **$200.00/year** To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at **www.wasteconnections.com** **.** Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: **medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement** and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Washington State wage range for this position is $36.59HR - $36.59/HR.