Class A CDL Driver - Tacoma, WA

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer (manual transmission)
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operation
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Provide professional and courteous customer service
• Complete routes and assignments in a safe and timely manner
• Handle physically active duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
• Climb in and out of the truck cab throughout the day (40+ times)
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Work Environment
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold
• Exposure to moving equipment, vibration, noise, dust, and other environmental elements
• Perform frequent, physically demanding tasks, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs regularly
• Tarp and secure loads, requiring climbing onto trailers and handling heavy materials
• Repeatedly climb in and out of the truck cab and onto equipment (40+ times per day)
• Walk, stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the entire shift
• Maintain constant awareness of surroundings in an active, high-traffic work environment

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 3+ years of commercial driving experience (53' trailer experience preferred)
• Clean driving record in accordance with DOT 49 CFR 383.51
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to perform inspections
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Solid communication and customer service skills
• Safety Sensitive Position: Yes - If offered employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, drug screening (including marijuana), and a motor vehicle record (MVR) review in accordance with Washington State law.
• 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.
• We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."
• A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
• Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits

Additional Information

Recovery 1, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a safety-focused and dependable Class A CDL Driver to join our team in Tacoma. This position offers competitive pay, consistent hours, and the opportunity to be part of a strong, team-oriented operation. If you take pride in safe driving, reliability, and delivering excellent service, we encourage you to apply. Pay & Schedule Pay: $30.00 - $35.50 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday with a start time between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. Why Join Recovery 1? Culture: A supportive environment where hard work and teamwork are valued Safety: A company that prioritizes safety above all else Stability: Consistent schedule and long-term career opportunities Growth: Opportunities to advance within Waste Connections

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