DZ Driver

Welcome to Cascades! At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: Base salary range for Driver - DZ: $26.80 - $27.80 / hr Schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Full Time) Boot and/or tool allowance Telemedicine, Group insurance Financial Benefits: Profit Sharing Plan, Retirement Plan with company matching, Stock Options & Annual flexible reimbursement program Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people) Develop Your Talents By applying your expertise within our facility in Ottawa, as the Driver - DZ: Main Responsibilities Operation: Drive a Rear Packer, Roll-Off, Straight Truck, and/or Pick-up truck to various customer locations to collect recycled materials. Vehicle Maintenance & Safety: Complete pre- and post-trip truck circle checks per inspection sheets. Immediately report equipment defects, repair orders, or any vehicle/property damage. Customer & Site Service: Represent the company in a neat and courteous manner. Notify clients upon arrival and clean up any fallen debris/materials prior to departure. Documentation: Complete all job-specific paperwork, including route sheets, work orders, scale tickets, mileage reports, and logbooks. Vehicle-Specific Operations: Rear Packer: Safely empty containers into the hopper ensuring even load distribution. Roll-Off: Switch, install, remove, or tarp containers; secure compactor bins; and lock out equipment prior to switching. Straight & Pick-up Trucks: Switch rolling bins of recycled material, secure loads properly, and transport to the plant or designated drop-off sites as directed by Dispatch. There's Nobody Quite Like You! Qualifications & Experience Respect your true nature by putting forward your strengths: Education/Licensing: Valid DZ Driver’s License with air brake endorsement. Experience: Experience in a related industry (recycling, waste management, etc.) is a definite asset. Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Good knowledge of the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas. Strong customer service attitude and good communication skills. Accuracy with weights and measures. Ability to handle exposure to outside weather conditions during loading. We Look Forward to Meeting You! About Cascades Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

Operate various trucks including Rear Packers and Roll-Offs to collect recycled materials from customer sites. Perform vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate documentation such as route sheets and logbooks.

Must possess a valid DZ Driver's License with an air brake endorsement. Experience in recycling or waste management and knowledge of the Ottawa area are considered strong assets.

• Boot Allowance • Tool Allowance • Telemedicine • Group Insurance • Profit Sharing Plan • Retirement Plan With Company Matching • Stock Options • Annual Flexible Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• DZ Driver's License
• Air Brake Endorsement
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Route Navigation
• Logbook Documentation
• Waste Management

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level