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About the Role

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with various lift attachments to transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. This role involves picking up containers filled with waste or recyclable material, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds, and maneuvering them to pick-up areas. Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers. Roll-off drivers specifically prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations, potentially operating in tight overhead environments.

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with safety and life critical rules, OSHA, DOT requirements, and all local, state, and federal laws.
Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks using the standard DVIR.
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Works closely with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies the Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies the 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 the 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 and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Prepares, loads, and transports large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations.
Navigates driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways.
May operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes.
Performs highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Operates vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Requirements

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Must be able to make the commute to 20 Esandar Drive every day.
Must strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or federal property access.

Skills

Driving heavy-duty trucks
Operating front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments
Transporting materials
Picking up containers
Maneuvering wheeled containers
Navigating high-traffic and congested roadways
Navigating driveways, alleyways, and lots
Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers
Preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers
Operating in tight overhead environments
Vehicle inspection
Communication with management and dispatch
Customer service
Route efficiency improvement
Safety compliance

Location

Downtown Toronto

Work Type

On-site
Union position
Daily overtime
Saturdays required

Experience Level

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) preferred

Salary/Compensations

$32.41 / hour

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on RRSP
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days

About the Company

WM 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.
WM is committed to providing a competitive total compensation package.
WM rewards drivers with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends.
WM drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve, showing up on time, helping keep communities clean, and watching out for residents.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.