AZ Driver - Regional

Reworld Waste, LLC; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Employee assistance programs

Safety training and development

Job summary

Reworld Waste, LLC seeks an AZ Driver to support cross-border waste transportation across the GTA, Buffalo/Niagara region, Indianapolis, and Quebec. You will operate tankers, dry vans, and walking-floor trailers, serving as a key customer-facing representative with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

A valid passport and adherence to TDG and US regulations are required. Shifts typically follow a 9-hour structure, with potential to extend to 14 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid AZ license (or Class 1 equivalent) and Z endorsement.
• TDG training and MELT training current is required.
• Cross-border travel eligibility with a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with Ontario laws and US regulations.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections per NSC standards.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste with proper placards and documentation.
• Complete cross-border pickups across GTA, Buffalo/Niagara, Indianapolis, and Quebec.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, manifests, logs, and expense reports.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and site teams.

Skills

Commercial driving

Cross-border travel

Safety compliance

Customer-facing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic logging devices

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting‑edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

AZ Drivers support cross‑border waste transportation between Reworld facilities and client sites throughout the GTA, Buffalo/Niagara region, Indianapolis, and Quebec. The role requires a valid passport and strict compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulatory standards governing hazardous and non‑hazardous materials. Drivers operate tankers, dry vans, and walking‑floor trailers and serve as key customer‑facing representatives of the company. Professional communication, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to safety are critical to performing this work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, NSC standards, TDG requirements, and applicable U.S. DOT regulations.
• Perform pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip inspections per NSC Standard 13.
• Transport hazardous and non‑hazardous waste materials, ensuring all TDG placards, labels, and documentation (including REG 347) are accurate.
• Complete pickups across the GTA, Buffalo/Niagara region, Indianapolis, and Quebec, including required cross‑border travel.
• Secure loads, label containers, and ensure full compliance with provincial and federal cargo‑securement standards.
• Complete all required paperwork: manifests, electronic logs, timesheets, inspection reports, expense sheets, and job‑specific forms.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, site personnel, and operations teams.
• Operate tankers, walking‑floor trailers, and dry vans; forklift or heavy‑equipment experience is considered an asset.
• Complete overnight stays as required; hotel accommodations and per diem provided.
• Demonstrate strong awareness of safety protocols and ability to work independently, including in remote areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support field and operational needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid AZ license (or Class 1 equivalent).
• Valid Z endorsement.
• Non‑restricted license strongly preferred (manual transmission experience is an asset).
• MELT training completed and current.
• Valid TDG training certificate.
• Tanker experience strongly preferred.
• Clean CVOR and driver’s abstract.
• Understanding of placarding, TDG labeling, manifesting, and REG 347 compliance.
• Ability to use tablets and electronic logging devices.
• Experience with hazardous waste handling, vacuum units, or lab‑pack work is an asset.
• Must be eligible for cross‑border travel and hold a valid passport.

Schedule & Work Structure

This is a regional driving position covering routes throughout the GTA, Buffalo/Niagara region, Indianapolis, and Quebec. Shifts generally follow a 9‑hour structure, with the ability to extend up to 14 hours, depending on route requirements. Cross‑border travel is required, and overnight stays may be necessary based on customer locations and routing; hotel accommodations and per diem are provided.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, and work around tanks and hoses.
• Ability to bend, crouch, twist, and work in confined or restricted spaces.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Ability to safely handle hoses, fittings, tools, and equipment associated with tanker and vacuum operations.
• Ability to wear PPE including respirators, gloves, coveralls, hard hats, and safety footwear.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Company‑provided safety training and development opportunities

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 28.94 - 38.46 CAD per hour

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in Canada have access to extended health care, dental, STD "Top-Up", LTD, and a retirement savings plan. Additional benefits include Group Term Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large‑scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard‑working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/