Waste Connections Hiring For CAN-Driver at Concord, ON Full Time

Waste Connections of Canada the leader in non-hazardous solid waste management in North America is looking for an experienced Waste Truck Driver to join our team in Ottawa.

At Waste Connections we focus on Safety all day every day for our employees and our community.

Position Summary

The Driver ensures safe operation of a truck, while driving, loading and unloading. The driver drives to customer location for pick up, and hoists bin onto truck. The driver proceeds to subsequent customers until the truck has a full load, and then dumps the load at a transfer station before continuing customer pickups.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe operation of a truck, while driving and loading.
• Drive through dense residential areas for yard waste, recycling and organic waste pickup.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through reliable service (e.g., arrive on schedule, pick-up all bins, clean up waste that falls out of bin when lifting, relock/reclose bins)
• Resolve blocked access, if possible, (e.g., honk horn or call dispatcher/customer; take picture of vehicle blocking access, return for later pick-up if scheduled to be in area later).
• Complete special pickups, as requested by Dispatcher
• Dump contents at designated transfer station or landfill.
• Drive to transfer station to weigh vehicle (weigh in and out, if not at WCC facility), obtain a ticket for weight of contents and enter weight into system on truck.
• Unload contents by moving blade forward, using safe procedures; manually clean out debris trapped behind blade, and return blade to front of truck.
• Review run sheet listing calls and identify any potential issues.
• Sequence runs to optimize time (periodically), using a map.
• Schedule time sensitive calls starting with outside bins without by-law restrictions, busy streets, or calls likely to be blocked later. Modify run to add new customers..
• Complete pre and post trip inspections and document any concerns to be checked by mechanic
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Commercial drivers’ license is required and must be maintained.
• Proven record of safe driving performance. (Perfect Driving record)
• Able to start working between 3 and 5 am.
• Capable to work up to 10 hours per day
• Excellent spatial skills to position vehicle and bins effectively and drive accident free.
• Effective communication skills to convey information to dispatcher and customers.
• Knowledge of the area and traffic patterns in order to schedule a run or take a detour is a strong asset.
• DZ – AZ experience

Physical Demand

• Seated or standing in a truck. Will need to be outside (exposed to heat/cold, rain) briefly frequently throughout the day.
• Physically mobile: able to climb in and out of truck to unlock/lock bins (or roll recycling containers) and to clean out truck after dumping contents.