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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:

• 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).
• Unload contents by moving blade forward, using safe procedures; manually clean out debris trapped behind blade, and return blade to front of truck.
• Complete special pickups, as requested by Dispatcher
• Review run sheet listing calls and identify any potential issues.
• Provide run sheet to Dispatch to sequence run in TRUX.
• 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.
• At end of shift, fuel truck and complete post shift check of truck (e.g. turn air tanks and main battery off).
• At beginning of shift, complete a circle check of truck, review safety issues, tires, lights, fuel, check oil and coolant levels, etc.
• 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.
• 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)
• Ensure safe operation of a truck, while driving and loading.
• Sequence runs to optimize time (periodically), using a map.
• Document any concerns to be checked by mechanic and complete VCR.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Wxepeience driving different kinds of trucks (RO-DumpTruck-tractor trailer, side loader)
• DZ - AZ experience
• Able to start working at 6 am.
• Commercial drivers’ license is required and must be maintained.
• 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.
• Proven record of safe driving performance. (Perfect Driving record)
• Knowledge of the area and traffic patterns in order to schedule a run or take a detour is a strong asset.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Exposed to elements. Will need to be outside (exposed to heat/cold, rain) briefly but frequently throughout the day.
• Physically demanding job
• 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.
• Both seated and standing driving a truck.
• 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.

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.
Candidates who require accommodations throughout the recruitment process should contact the Recruiting Department at 905 532 7561
Job Type: Full-time