DZ Driver, Commercial Front End

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

Starting Wage: $34.34 hourly. Start time 5:30 am, 11-12 hours/day, Overtime is paid after 9 hrs. Shift: Tuesdays - Saturdays.

Front-End truck driving experience preferred; Waste Industry experience preferred.

Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty 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 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 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

A. Education and Experience

• Education: None required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of DZ driving experience is required; Front-End truck driving experience preferred; Waste industry experience preferred.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN.
• 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 position across Canada is $34.34 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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