Cover Driver

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s one way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are People First: We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen

We Are Committed to Growth: Training and progressive opportunities for professional development

We Are Stable: Our employees are at home every day and doing essential and meaningful work

We Are Investing in You: Competitive compensation, significant benefits, people first and much more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Shift - Day Shift 4 10's Tuesday - Friday

I. Job Summary
Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.  

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) requirements as well as all local, provincial, and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Candidate will be covering shifts as needed for trash, recycling and compost.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem 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, injures, 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.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: None required. 
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Hold a current DZ or Class 3 license or higher with an air-brake endorsement.
• Acceptable driving record required. 

The expected hourly range for this position is $25.54 - $34.48. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. 

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, company pension, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.