DZ Driver, Commercial Front End

WM; Brampton; On-site; CAD 41,062 - 58,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Peel Region, Canada is looking for a DZ truck driver to operate heavy-duty trucks on transfer routes. The role offers an hourly wage of $36.13, requiring at least 3 years of DZ truck driving experience. Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, ensuring safety compliance, and efficient route execution. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation. This position does not include supervisory duties and candidates must legally be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current DZ or Class 3 license or higher.
• 3+ years experience driving a DZ truck.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a heavy-duty truck on transfer routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Report any unsafe situations to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Complete and submit customer tickets for excess yardage.

Skills

DZ truck experience

Valid SIN

Acceptable driving record

Education

None required

Job description

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

Starting Wage: $36.13 per hour.

Start time: 3am, 4am, 5am or 3 pm. Shift: 10–12-hour days, 4 days a week (this can include weekends) Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday as additional shift options. Through the summer months there will be an expectation of daily overtime of 11-12 hours worked, 6 days a week. Overtime is paid daily after the standard shift; if 5 days a week it is a 9HR shift, if 4 days a week 10 Hrs. - Weekends are always paid at overtime rate regardless i.e. time and a half.

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 utilizing 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 Operations Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Operations 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 Operations 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

• Education: None required.
• Experience: DZ truck experience (not delivery nor bus) of at least 3 years.
• 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.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $36.13 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 Waste Management, 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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