Driver

**Waste Connections of Canada. **The leader in non-hazardous solid waste management in North America is looking for an experienced **AZ/DZ DRIVER** **(swing)** to join our team in Windsor, ON. We are looking for an innovative, creative and proactive individual capable of creating and driving change.

**Position Summary**:
At Waste Connections of Canada we focus on SAFETY all day every day for our employees and our community. The Driver ensures safe operation of a truck, while driving and loading/unloading through densely populated residential areas.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Ensure safe operation of a truck, while driving and loading.
- Drive through residential areas for yard waste, recycling and organic waste pickup.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through reliable service (e.g., arrive on schedule, pick-up all bins, clean up waste that falls out of bin when lifting, relock/reclose bins)
- Resolve blocked access, if possible, (e.g., honk horn or call dispatcher/customer; take picture of vehicle blocking access, return for later pick-up if scheduled to be in area later).
- Complete special pickups, as requested by Dispatcher
- Drive to transfer station to weigh vehicle (weigh in and out, if not at PWS facility), obtain a ticket for weight of contents and enter weight into system on truck.
- Unload contents by moving blade forward, using safe procedures; manually clean out debris trapped behind blade, and return blade to front of truck.
- Review run sheet listing calls and identify any potential issues.
- Sequence runs to optimize time (periodically), using a map.
- Schedule time sensitive calls starting with outside bins without by-law restrictions, busy streets, or calls likely to be blocked later. Modify run to add new customers.
- Provide run sheet to Dispatch to sequence run in TRUX.
- At beginning of shift, complete a circle check of truck, review safety issues, tires, lights, fuel, check oil and coolant levels, etc.
- At end of shift, fuel truck and complete post shift check of truck (e.g. turn air tanks and main battery off).
- Document any concerns to be checked by mechanic and complete VCR.

**Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Commercial drivers’ license is required and must be maintained.
- Proven record of safe driving performance. (Perfect Driving record)
- Wxepeience driving different kinds of trucks (RO-DumpTruck-tractor trailer, side loader)
- Able to start working at 6 am.
- Capable to work up to 10 hours per day
- Excellent spatial skills to position vehicle and bins effectively and drive accident free.
- Effective communication skills to convey information to dispatcher and customers.
- Knowledge of the area and traffic patterns in order to schedule a run or take a detour is a strong asset.
- DZ - AZ experience

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**:

- Physically demanding job
- Physically mobile: able to climb in and out of truck to unlock/lock bins (or roll recycling containers) and to clean out truck after dumping contents.
- Needs to climb in and out of truck at each customer site and roll bins weighing about 20 to 40 pounds (depends on contents e.g., cans vs paper) a few feet to truck and back.
- Exposed to elements. Will need to be outside (exposed to heat/cold, rain) briefly but frequently throughout the day.
- Both seated and standing driving a truck.

**What’s In It for You?**

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive, and comes with excellent benefits. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.
- Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer._