DZ Driver

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.
Join us as a Driver - DZ in Ottawa and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.


What’s in it for you Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Hourly wage of $26.80 - $29.90/hr based on experience
• Day shift schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Boot and/or tool allowance
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters

What you’ll do As a Driver - DZ, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the road and working directly with customers to collect recyclable materials safely and efficiently.
Your day-to-day:

• Drive a Rear Packer, Roll-Off, Straight Truck, and/or Pick-up Truck to customer locations to collect recyclable materials
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report equipment defects or damage
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating professionally and maintaining a clean work area at customer sites
• Accurately complete route sheets, work orders, scale tickets, mileage reports, and logbooks
• Operate truck-specific equipment safely, including loading, unloading, switching, and securing containers and bins
• Ensure loads are properly secured and transported according to company and regulatory requirements
• Follow all safety procedures while maintaining a clean and environmentally responsible operation

Your strengths as a Driver - DZ You are a natural fit for this role if:

• You hold a valid DZ Driver’s License with air brake endorsement
• You have experience in recycling, waste management, transportation, or a related industry
• You are highly organized and able to manage your time effectively throughout the day
• You have a strong customer service mindset and communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
• You have good knowledge of Ottawa and surrounding areas
• You are comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• You pay close attention to detail and can accurately handle weights, measures, and documentation

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team as Driver - DZ in Ottawa.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

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