DZ Driver, Residential Waste, Single Man Truck, Manual Load

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a DZ Driver for their Napanee site. The role involves safely operating a heavy-duty truck for residential waste collection. Key requirements include holding a DZ or class 3 license and completing necessary inspections and reports. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The position offers starting pay of $30.62 per hour, with a competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage. Join a team prioritizing safety and community service.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Short-term disability

Qualifications

• Must hold a current DZ or class 3 license.
• At least 18 years of age and legally able to work in Canada.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on transfer routes.
• Performs vehicle inspections before and after trips.
• Reports unsafe situations to route manager.

Skills

Driving manual trucks

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DZ class 3 license

Job description

DZ Driver, Residential Waste, Single Man Truck, Manual Load

Napanee, ON, Canada (On-site)

Job Description

This is a union role at our Napanee hauling site.

Single-Man-Truck Manual-Load DZ driver

Starting Pay: $30.62 / hr.

Shift: 5 days per week, 9 hours a day.

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.

Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy‑du‑truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

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 all local, state and federal requirements and company expectations for the fleet; maintains 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 route manager or dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

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

Education and Experience

• Education: None required.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

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. Priority will be given to those who can drive manual trucks.
• Successfully complete pre‑employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.

Expected base pay for this position across Canada is $30.62 / hr. The specific salary offered may be influenced by factors such as 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. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

About Us

About WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions and collaborates with customers to achieve sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, and is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and a leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑du natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – more than half fueled by renewable natural gas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Real ID

This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA approved alternative.

About the Team

When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation – professional, well trained and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe. They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends. Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents. Video – WM Driver: Billy Shelby Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2339267
• Job Category Drivers
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 08:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1271 BEECHWOOD RD RR 6, NAPANEE, ON, K7R 3L1, CA (On‑site)