Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Driver Helper to join our team in Knoxville, TN .

Our Helper will work directly with the Truck Driver to ensure safe and proper garbage removal on the assigned route. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.

Waste Connections offers:

• Competitive Compensation.

• Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits.

• Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.

• Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.

• Generous matching 401(K).

Pay rate: $20.00/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.

(overtime is time and a half after 40).

Schedule: 5:30am start time averaging approximately 10-11 hours/day.

Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect solid waste materials from customer locations and load into the waste collection truck.

• Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing, traffic control, and tight space maneuvering.

• Operate equipment on the garbage truck to compact trash.

• Audit the garbage truck for proper equipment prior to leaving for route.

Requirements:

• Willing to obtain Class A or B CDL for future growth opportunities!

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

• Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.