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Arrow Sanitary , a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a  safety conscious Union Residential Route Driver to join the team in Portland, Oregon . Shift is Monday-Friday . Start time is 5:30 AM and ends when route is complete, generally 9-11 hrs/day. Union starting rate of pay is $34.30/hour DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ability to comprehend route tablet and service each customer identified 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 700+ customers per day. • Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load recycle containers 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 5:30am to 3:30 or later, with an occasional Saturday's as needed, Standard 45 hour work week. 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 as a minimum. • Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Minimum 2-years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. • Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections. WHAT WE OFFER: • Union Benefits Include Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Pension plan. • Yearly Boot Allowance of $400.00 Per Year • Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,750 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. Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).