NOW HIRING Class 3 Roll Off Spareboard Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Edmonton, AB

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a union position at our Edmonton site. As a Spare Board Driver, you will fill in for absent drivers to cover routes, handle overflow, or fill in for vacations. This position requires flexibility and you will experience a variety of work. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments. Drivers will transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Roll-off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes.

Requirements

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a Class 3 or higher
1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located- have a valid SIN (Social Insurance Number)
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
Hold a current DZ or Class 3 license or higher

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.