Local CDL Route Driver- Yakima, WA
- Location
- 2195-YakimaWaste MainOps 2812
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Yakima Waste, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a safety-conscious CDL Driver to join the team in Yakima, Washington. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !
Hours will be 6am- to when the Route is complete. This route typically averages about 45 hours a week. Starting Rate of pay will be $28.59 and will increase to $31.08 after One Year.
Looking for a Career Path with a GROWING Company?! As a member of our elite team of Drivers, you will feel like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal, making our Customer Service the best in the industry! Do you have a Class A or B CDL? Does driving a LOCAL route everyday sound great? If the answer is Yes, then you’re who were looking for!
Who Are We? WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) – We are an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Company serves more than 7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 40 States, The District of Columbia and 6 Canadian Provinces. Forbes Magazine voted Waste Connections as one of the Top 200 small & mid-cap Companies in America”, 3 Years in a Row ! Click here to view a “ Day in the Life ” of our Drivers: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/driver
Why you should join us!
- CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self directed All-stars know what they do is important.
- INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
What we offer to our Employees:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits. • 401K Plan • Yearly Boot Allowance of $300.00 • Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,300! • Stable Employment with growth opportunities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
- Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading 500+ Customer Containers into the back of a Manual rear Load Truck.
- Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
- Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:30pm or when the route is completed, with an occasional Saturday as needed, Average 45 hour work week. With overtime often.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
- The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement required. • Clean Driving Record. • Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws • Ability to work 40-50 hours a week • Schedule flexibility to work M-F with a starting time of 6am (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!) • 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 include: • 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 • Safety Sensitive Position: Yes 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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. WA state wage range is 28.59-28.59/HR #ACDriver
From Waste Connections US, Inc's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 21 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job