Overview
This is a union position located at our Barrie hauling site. Must be able to drive manual-transmission trucks! Starting Wage: $31.05 / hr. Start time: 5:30 am. Shift: Monday – Friday, 45-hour work week, Saturdays if needed. OT is paid after 40 hrs. weekly.
Job Summary
Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on swing routes. Safely drives a heavy-duty Commercial vehicle into a variety of environments: Residential, Commercial, and Construction.
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 OperationsManager or Dispatch before attempting service.
- Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the OperationsManager.
- Works closely with OperationsManagers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by OperationsManager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
- Notifies OperationsManager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
- Notifies Dispatch or OperationsManager 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 OperationsManager.
- 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.
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; Rolloff experience preferred.
- 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.
Physical Demand / Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and constantly sitting and occasionally grasping, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, Tuition reimbursement, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.