Waste Connections

CDL Trainee

2451-Alaska Waste North Star Full time

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is now looking for the right candidate to join our team in Fairbanks, AK! We are looking to hire a laborer that is interested in going to CDL School to get their Class B CDL. The best part is you get paid while in school, and we pay for the schooling!

This role will be a Site Worker for part of the day, and then will do things like riding with drivers, seeing what it takes to get their CDL, and other general labor duties as well.  

The Site Workers are responsible for doing general facility maintenance for 13 of our transfer sites. You will be expected to maintain the cleanliness of the transfer sites, keeping them clean and free from debris by shoveling and raking trash. At times you will be expected to plow snow at the transfer site as needed.

Customer service experience is a plus, as you will be greeting, directing, and educating customers of our safety rules and restrictions in a polite and courteous manner. Other duties may include removal of snow throughout transfer sites and entryways, operating chainsaws, snow blowers, pressure washers, and performing other duties as assigned.

You will be driving a company vehicle and must possess a satisfactory driving record.

The starting pay is $22.00 per hour. The schedule will be 5 days of the week from Monday to Sunday with a chance you will work weekends. When you get your CDL Permit is when we start the schooling process with classes and then ultimately attend the school. When you start driving a CDL required truck on your own, you will get a pay increase to $26.00 per hour.

An ideal candidate will possess:

  • A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
  • Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days of employment.
  • Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License Learners Permit within 60 days of employment.
  • Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days of employment.
  • 1 year of work experience, preferably in a labor-type position.
  • The ability to continually lift throughout an 8-hour shift.
  • Mechanical ability is a plus.

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.