**South Lake Refuse & Recycling** , a Waste Connections company, has an immediate opening for a Driver to support local routes in **Lower Lake, CA** ! **Schedule is Monday - Friday, 4AM start time** . Occasional Saturdays as needed. **Starting pay for this position is $24 per hour. The pay range for this job category is $24.00 - 25.00 per hour, depending on experience.** We also offer great medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401k match, dollar per dollar up to 5%, vacation days, etc. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. + Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher. + Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires. + Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers. + Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 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. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: + Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement required. + Clean driving record. + Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. **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". **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**