London - Front-End DZ Driver

Miller Waste System; London; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems is seeking a Front-End DZ Driver based in London, Ontario. The role involves safe operation of front-end collection vehicles, strong customer service, and reliable adherence to schedules across London and nearby areas.

Qualified candidates hold a DZ licence with a clean record and CVOR, possess 3–5 years of driving experience, and can lift up to 50 lbs. The position offers permanent full-time hours, with starting times early mornings and potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Valid DZ Driver’s Licence with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.
• 3–5 years of driving experience preferred, single-person units favored.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently.
• Excellent knowledge of roads in London and surrounding areas.
• Comfort with early starts, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate timely pickup and delivery of containers.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Be the front-line contact with customers and deliver excellent service.
• Ensure services meet contractual requirements and schedules.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily inspections; assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Tablet use in-cab tech

Job description

Front-End DZ Driver

Location: 15 Buchanan Court, London, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Route Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am start & Wednesday 6:15am start

Compensation: $34.49 per hour

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary

The Front‑End Driver is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of front‑end collection vehicles, ensuring consistent and timely service across London and surrounding areas. The role requires a clean driving record, strong knowledge of local roads, and the physical ability to safely handle containers. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, along with strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end collection vehicles in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to Miller Waste Systems safety and customer service standards.
• Coordinate timely pick-up and delivery of containers.
• Maintain high productivity while executing your duties safely
• Have excellent customer service skills, as you will be the front-line contact with the customers
• Ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and customer service excellence.
• Maintain your assigned vehicle in a clean, safe, and operational condition, including completing daily inspections and basic cleaning of the vehicle and equipment.
• Ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, although you are the sole operator, you will be working with other Front-End Drivers in the coordination of work
• Support cross-training across multiple equipment types to assist operations as needed
• Be a constructive contributor to the team and operations as a whole.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Positive attitude with demonstrated initiative and drive when completing duties.
• Valid DZ Driver’s Licence with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR
• Minimum of 3-5 years of driving experience is required with preference being given to those with experience in single person units
• Have a strong spatial awareness and demonstrated sound judgement, as you will be required to maneuver in smaller spaces and identify and report hazards
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and report equipment issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to use in-cab technology such as tablet computers and communication devices
• Flexibility is necessary, as this position occasionally requires travel, early starts, late finishes, working statutory holidays, and on some occasions, weekends.
• Have excellent knowledge of and be familiar with the roads in London and surrounding areas.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs independently.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience operating the required equipment.

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.