DZ Container Driver Commercial

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Driver Container to safely operate a heavy-duty crane-mounted truck. Responsibilities include loading and transporting material containers, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must hold a valid DZ or Class 3 license, be at least 18 years old, and legally eligible to work in Canada. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $29.96 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN.
• Hold a current DZ or Class 3 license or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a heavy-duty crane-mounted truck.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment.
• Report any unsafe situations or service-related issues immediately.

Job description

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

Starting Pay: $29.96

Start time: 6 am, 10hrs a day

Shift: Mondays – Fridays

I. Job Summary

The Driver Container safely operates a heavy‑duty crane‑mounted truck and is responsible for loading, and transporting material containers to/from customer locations. Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments.

Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules. OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report.).
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by WM or Operations Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, street, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Completes and submits customer tickets as required.
• Completes site evaluations to ensure locations are conductive for safe and proper servicing.
• Positions and / or returns container on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids and or doors are properly replaced, and do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and the check out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

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: Not required.
• Experience: Not required.

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.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• None required.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than__ pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to__ pounds. and pushing or pulling up to __ pounds on wheels.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/ GPS monitored vehicle.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $29.96 hourly. 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.

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, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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