DZ Driver, Commercial Front End

Waste Management, Inc.•Brampton, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a union position located at our Wentworth hauling site. The starting wage is $36.13 per hour. Start times can be 3 am, 4 am, 5 am, or 3 pm. Shifts are 10-12 hour days, 4 days a week, which can include weekends. Additional shift options include Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday. During the summer months, there will be an expectation of daily overtime, with 11-12 hours worked, 6 days a week. Overtime is paid daily after the standard shift. If working 5 days a week, it's a 9-hour shift; if working 4 days a week, it's a 10-hour shift. Weekends are always paid at the overtime rate (time and a half). Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Requirements

DZ truck experience (not delivery nor bus) of at least 3 years.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN (social insurance number).
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.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Nice To Haves

None mentioned.

Responsibilities

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.
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 utilizing 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 Operations Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
Works closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies Dispatch or Operations 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 Operations 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.