Driver Commercial

WM; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company is now hiring DZ Drivers in Waterloo, ON. This role includes operating heavy-duty trucks, performing loading and transportation of waste, and following all safety regulations. Candidates must have a Class A or B CDL and at least one year of related experience. The starting wage is $31.27 per hour, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, at a location that offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or military driving experience within the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and laws.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Report unsafe situations or service-related issues immediately.
• Attend scheduled training programs as required.
• Communicate customer requests to Operations Manager.

Skills

Operating heavy-duty trucks

Delivery and pick-up service

Maneuvering in tight spaces

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Tools

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

Job description

Now Hiring DZ Drivers in Waterloo, ON!

Loading is manual.

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

Starting Wage: $31.27 hourly
Start time: 6 am
Shift: Monday - Friday

I. Job Summary

Drivers operate heavy‑dut​y trucks with front, side, or rear‑end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick‑up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick‑up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high‑traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high‑traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Roll‑off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open‑top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll‑off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high‑traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
• Performs pre and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service‑related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end‑of‑day documentation and check‑out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
• must be at least 18 years of age
• legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, with an air‑brake endorsement
• Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B, with an air‑brake endorsement

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

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.

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $ - $. This range represents a good‑faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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