Swing/Float Driver – Sanitary Disposal (Waste Connections Company)

Location: Hermiston, Oregon

Schedule: Monday–Friday, start times 3:00 AM or 5:00 AM (9–11 hour days, overtime often)

Compensation: $30.50 per hour While training for Transfer, Rear Load, Roll Off and Automated Side Load Routes, once all lines have been Safety Signed off on. The Rate will increase to $34.63/HR

Position Overview

Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is seeking a safety‑conscious Swing/Float Driver to join our team in Hermiston, Oregon. This position provides coverage for multiple routes and truck types, including Rear Load, Front Load, and Automated Side Load garbage trucks. Swing Drivers fill in for vacations, sick days, and operational needs, requiring flexibility, strong safety awareness, and the ability to adapt quickly to different routes and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial garbage trucks on assigned routes.
• Read and follow route tablets to service all customers scheduled or assigned by dispatch.
• Use hydraulic hand controls from the cab to lift, load, and empty refuse containers.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections, including checking fluids, tires, and safety equipment.
• Complete pre‑ and post‑trip inspections in compliance with DOT and company standards.
• Load and unload materials as needed, sometimes without assistance.
• Dispose of collected waste at designated facilities.
• Maintain courteous and professional interactions with customers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily operations.
• Work Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays; typical workweek is 45–50 hours.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Requires extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling over 50 lbs.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and other physical risks strictly adherence to safety procedures required.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather, including rain, humidity, heat, cold, fumes, and vibration.
• Moderate noise levels typical of heavy equipment and waste collection operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid CDL A or B with air brakes endorsement (minimum requirement).
• Valid Medical Card.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of directly related driving or equipment operation experience.
• Basic knowledge of truck components to complete inspections and identify maintenance needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Performance‑based career growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Income protection plans (Life, Short‑Term Disability, long‑Term Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Emergency Travel Assistance

To be consider any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

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

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