Job Title Driver Helper Primary Location Nome, Alaska Employee Type Employee Job Description
Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company has an immediate opening fora Driver Helper in Nome, AK. This is a labor-intensive position requiring regular heavy lifting and climbing in and out of the truck. Full time position, 5 days per week (most likely Monday-Friday) starting at 5:00am working 8-9 hours per day.

Please apply online at www.wasteconnections.com

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular heavy lifting and climbing on and off and truck throughout the shift


• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.


• Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.


• Be able to follow safe operating practices.


• Read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.


• 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:

• 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.


• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)