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Residential DZ Truck Driver - Manual Side Load

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Mount Forest, ON

Now Hiring Residential Drivers for our Mount Forest, ON site!

Starting Wage: $31.71/hour.

Start time: Morning Shift - 5:40 am, 11 hours per day. Afternoon shift - 11 am,
9 hours a day

Mondays - Fridays, and a few statutory holidays, some of which might fall on a
Saturday.

Preferred Experience: Successful candidates often have physical labor
experience. It is preferred that candidates have this kind of applicable
experience.

**Loading is Manual**

I. Job Summary

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift
attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type
of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal,
transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial
Drivers are responsible for providing 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
to successfully perform this job. Residential Drivers are responsible for the
collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely
maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate
high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. 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. Highly skilled
backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

II. Essential Duties and 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.

III. Qualifications

* 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.  
* Successful candidates often have outdoor physical labor experience in all
weathers. It is preferred that candidates have this kind of applicable
experience.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and
occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job.

* Standing
* Walking
* Lifting
* Pushing
* Pulling
* Crouching
* Reaching
* Handling
* Sitting
* Talking
* Hearing

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across Canada is $31.71
hourly. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The
specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of
factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training,
certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is for an
existing vacancy.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total
compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and
Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on RRSP, and more! Our employees
also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that
benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click
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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of
comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and
based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and
achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides
collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential,
commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and
Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics
and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates
with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the
largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest
recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of
landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the
most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes
more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck
fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection
and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information
destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more
about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit
Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/].

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all
applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds
protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available
on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires
individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may
require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or
service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be
willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation -
professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe.
They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth,
and they are home at night and on the weekends.

Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on
time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents. Billy is
just one of our many drivers going above and beyond for our customers. Video –
WM Driver: Billy Shelby [https://youtu.be/D3XRyeNpRIw]

Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and
reliable manner.