Class 3 Commercial Front Load Driver

Waste Management; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking a driver to operate heavy-duty trucks for transfer routes in Calgary. Candidates must have commercial front-load experience and a valid DZ or Class 3 license. The role involves physical labor and adherence to safety protocols. Competitive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on transfer routes.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Reports unsafe situations to Route Manager.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch.
• Completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

Skills

Commercial front-load experience

Mountain driving experience

Acceptable driving record

Tools

DZ or Class 3 license

Job description

This is a union position located at our Calgary hauling site.

Commercial front-load experience required.

Starting Pay: 34.78$/hr.

Pushing and pulling bins, high level of physical labour involved

Shift: 8- 10 hours/day; Mondays to Fridays with occasional OT on Saturdays

Start time: 6 am

OT rates are paid for above 8 hrs. daily

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: None required.
• Experience: Commercial front-load experience required; mountain driving experience preferred.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Other Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN (social insurance number).
• Hold a current DZ or Class 3 license or higher.
• The CDL is a requirement; therefore, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Benefits. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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