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DZ Garbage Truck Driver and Equipment Operator

Hamilton, Ontario
CA$34/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages
Full benefits
Retirement savings support

About the role

Why Choose Us We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture—one where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Responsibilities Our priority is to make sure we hire safe operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As an operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

Schedule: Monday–Friday with rotating Saturday overtime Transfer Operator Essential Functions

  • Operate a variety of heavy equipment to push, cover, and pack refuse and solid waste.
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment and machinery.
  • Service equipment including fueling, checking hydraulics, and greasing.
  • Identify hazardous waste and non-allowed materials.
  • Pick up solid waste and trash from roads, driveways, and ditches.
  • Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Perform other duties as necessary or incidental to the role.
  • Enjoy competitive wages and full benefits
  • Access retirement savings support and employee perks

Roll Off Driver Essential Functions

  • Attend residential, commercial, and industrial locations to haul roll-off containers.
  • Operate the truck using internal and external controls to lift and lower containers.
  • Secure or release containers on the ground and interact with customers professionally.
  • Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and refuel the vehicle at shift end.
  • Use a tablet and complete daily logs.
  • Earn competitive pay with consistent local routes
  • Receive full benefits, insurance, and retirement plan options
  • Enjoy employee-focused perks and support programs

What We Need From You

  • Valid DZ or AZ Driver's License
  • Clean driving record / CVOR
  • 2+ years of local route driving experience
  • Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You'll Get From Us

  • Competitive Wages: $34.16/h with uniforms and PPE provided
  • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About Waste Connections of Canada

Environmental Services
10,000+

Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.

At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.

Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.

On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.