DZ Driver

Original job posting

Safely operate a garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste from commercial customers. Perform routine pre and post-route vehicle inspections and maintain professional interactions with customers.

Job details

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. Our priority is to make sure we hire safe DZ drivers that care about the service provided to the community. This is a seasonal position with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee. As a DZ Driver with us the minimum responsibilities are: Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste from commercial customers Using electronic equipment to service each customer identified on the provided tablets as assigned by the dispatcher. Performing routine pre and post route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires. Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed. Performing other job-related duties as assigned. What We Need From You: Valid DZ license Clean driving record 2+ years of local route driving experience (City driving in high risk zones preferred) Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages: $35.38/h (Full-time hours: 45 hours monday-friday + overtime) Benefits after 90 days; Medical, Dental, Vision Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. 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.

What you’ll do

Safely operate a garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste from commercial customers. Perform routine pre and post-route vehicle inspections and maintain professional interactions with customers.

Requirements

Requires a valid DZ license and a clean driving record. Candidates must have at least 2 years of local route driving experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Driving
• Route navigation
• Vehicle inspection
• Customer service
• Electronic equipment operation
• Safety compliance
• Self-Discipline
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vehicle Inspection
• Good Driving Record
• Waste Management
• Equipment Operation
• Waste Collection
• Commercial Driving

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Driver
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