Truck Driver-solid Waste

Yakima County

Yakima, Washington, United States
Base: $27.44 - $34.80 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Class 8 truck operation with tandem drive
Front-end loader and forklift operation
Daily vehicle inspection and maintenance
The position involves operating a Class 8 truck with a walking floor trailer to transport refuse from the transfer station to the landfill

Job Summary

  • The position involves operating a Class 8 truck with a walking floor trailer to transport refuse from the transfer station to the landfill.
  • Employees must perform daily start-up inspections, operational checks, and routine preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
  • This role is part of the Teamsters Local 760 Bargaining Unit and offers comprehensive health care, retirement, and paid leave benefits.

Matching Summary

The position involves operating a Class 8 truck with a walking floor trailer to transport refuse from the transfer station to the landfill.

Salary

Base: $27.44 - $34.80 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health Care, Retirement, Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Class 8 truck operation with tandem drive
  • Front-end loader and forklift operation
  • Daily vehicle inspection and maintenance
  • Public safety interaction at transfer stations
  • Outdoor work in extreme weather conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Customer service techniques application
  • Effective interpersonal relationship building
  • Ability to multitask under pressure
  • Experience with wood grinders and water trucks

Key Requirements

  • Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements required
  • Five years of equipment or road maintenance experience
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  • Consent for FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query
  • United States citizenship or lawful work authorization

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the US

Tailored Resume

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