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Jobs for Truck Drivers
The Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on residential routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers, while complying with all local, provincial, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.
Our residential drivers are responsible for the collection and hand loading of residential garbage and/or recycling as well as the transporting of this garbage or recycling to a transfer station.
Salary range 18-25 CAD$/ hour
Duties
· Operates vehicle in accordance with provincial legislation and DOT requirements as well as all local, and federal requirements; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
· Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/ repair.
· Ensures vehicle is operated in a manner consistent with Company expectations for the Fleet, minimizing maintenance issues.
· Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Manager, Dispatch, or Maintenance of any concerns.
· Understands and practices operating practices as prescribed in WM Operations and Safety Rules Book.
· Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
· Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, brieFinds, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
· Makes use of standard tools and resources (e.g., Operations and Safety Rules Book, Safety Contact Recognition Program, Safe Driving Practices and New Hire Orientation) provided by the Company.
· Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problems or unsafe accounts.
· Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
· Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
· Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
· Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
· Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
· Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
· Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
· Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
· Applicable Commercial Drivers License / minimum Class 3 with air endorsement
· Acceptable driving record.
· Be able to meet all DOT/MOT requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
· Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.