Ottawa West - DZ Driver/Picker (Residential Waste Collection)

Miller Waste System; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems in Ottawa is looking for a DZ Driver/Picker to safely collect residential waste streams, including yard waste, recycling, and garbage. You will follow routes, operate a two-person or single-person truck and ensure proper disposal at transfer stations in compliance with regulations.

The role requires a valid DZ licence, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend work may be required; immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Valid DZ Driver’s Licence.
• Clean driving record with no preventable accidents in the past year.
• Minimum 1 year experience on each equipment type is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays, weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for various residential waste stream collections.
• This may include Yard Waste Collection, Blue Box and/or Green Bin Collection and Residential Garbage Collection.
• Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams are vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing.
• Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule to ensure all collected various waste streams are to be delivered to local Transfer Stations, Compost Facilities or Landfill Sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Follow all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, the MTO, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working.
• Work with employees, management, resident and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner at all times.
• All waste receptacles that are emptied into the collection vehicle must be placed back on the resident's property, flipped upside down at the curb, in the same place that they were removed from.
• Lift and load garbage bags or cans weighing up to 50 lbs. from the ground into the hopper of a 2-person truck or into a side loader of a 1-person truck.
• Make in excess of 800 residential stops per day.

Skills

DZ Driver's Licence

Clean Driver's Abstract

Experience asset

Organizational skills

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Job description

DZ Driver/Picker

Location: 145 Walgreen Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Route Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am start

Compensation: $33.01 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems:

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 DZ Driver/Picker at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe, timely collection of residential waste streams, including yard waste, recycling, and garbage. This role ensures proper waste disposal in compliance with safety, environmental, and municipal regulations while delivering courteous and reliable service to the community.

Responsibilities

In the position DZ Driver/Picker your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Be responsible for various waste stream Residential Collections.
• This may include Yard Waste Collection, Blue Box and/or Green Bin Collection and Residential Garbage Collection.
• Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams are vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing.
• Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule to ensure all collected various waste streams are to be delivered to local Transfer Stations, Compost Facilities or Landfill Sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Follow all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, the MTO, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working. Failure to adhere to safety policies and procedures may lead to property damage, injury, or loss of life.
• Work with employees, management, resident and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner at all times.
• All waste receptacles that are emptied into the collection vehicle must be placed back on the resident's property, flipped upside down at the curb, in the same place that they were removed from.
• Lift and load garbage bags or cans weighing up to 50 lbs. from the ground into the hopper of a 2-person truck or into a side loader of a 1-person truck.
• Make in excess of 800 residential stops per day.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a valid DZ Driver’s Licence.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract and no preventable accidents in the past year.
• Minimum 1 years' experience on each type of equipment is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary. Saturdays, weekends and Statutory Holidays will be required at times.
• Effective written and verbal communication is required.

Posting closing date

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

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.