About this role
We are seeking a dependable, safety‑focused Union Driver to join our team in Frederickson, WA. This position operates on a dedicated local route, collecting garbage or recycling using a Class B automatic truck.
If you enjoy active, physically demanding work, take pride in operating heavy equipment, and want a stable career with strong union benefits, this role is an excellent fit. Waste industry experience is helpful but not required—we’re committed to helping you succeed.
Compensation & Schedule
- The starting wage is $30.49 per hour (91% of full union scale), with the full union scale at $33.51 per hour as outlined in the Teamsters Local 313 agreement.
- The schedule is Monday–Friday with daily start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM, occasional Saturdays as needed, and an average workweek of approximately 45 hours.
- Union Position: Includes full union benefits and pension plan
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class B automatic refuse truck on a dedicated local route to collect garbage or recycling
- Read and follow route sheets to ensure all customers are serviced
- Perform routine vehicle inspections, including checking fluids, tires, and safety equipment
- Complete physically demanding tasks, including loading, unloading, lifting, and maneuvering materials—sometimes independently
- Operate hydraulic controls to lift and empty containers at designated facilities
- Maintain courteous, professional interactions with customers
- Perform additional operational duties as assigned
- Working Conditions
- Frequent outdoor work in all weather conditions, including rain, humidity, heat, and cold
- Exposure to mechanical equipment and moving parts requires adherence to safety procedures
- Moderate noise levels and vibration typical of heavy‑equipment operation
- Fast‑paced, physically active environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and pull objects over 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to climb in and out of trucks repeatedly throughout the day
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and maneuver in tight or uneven areas
- Ability to work extended hours outdoors while maintaining safety and performance standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least one year of experience in a similar or related role
- Basic knowledge of truck components for pre‑ and post‑trip inspections
- Must meet all safety‑sensitive requirements for vehicle operation
- Safety Sensitive: YES
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous waste or recycling industry experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Union benefits package
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Year‑round, stable work with opportunities for overtime
- Career growth within Waste Connections
To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Other facts
About Waste Connections
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
What you'll do
- The Union Route Driver will safely operate a Class B automatic refuse truck on a dedicated local route to collect garbage or recycling. Responsibilities include performing routine vehicle inspections and maintaining courteous interactions with customers.
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