Class 5 Waste Collection Driver

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for the collection of waste materials along designated routes utilizing assigned equipment. You may be required to operate various type of commercial trucks. This position is out of the Calgary, AB location.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Successfully and safely operate related equipment, including pick-up trucks.
• Perform work assignments received from the supervisor, normally without close supervision.
• Prepare, maintain and present work orders, equipment maintenance, incident and safety reports as required.
• Ensure trucks and equipment are safely and securely stored when not in use.
• Advise supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• All paperwork, including entering data in the daily logs, is completed and submitted in an accurate and timely basis.
• Operational efficiencies, process and procedures are evaluated, and improvements recommended, if any.
• Safety procedures are continually followed to target zero incidents/lost time injuries/property damages.
• Client satisfaction is achieved and continually maintained by the efforts of the operations personnel.
• Regular communication with the Operations Manager to maintain a high level of understanding about the work, resources, and overall client satisfaction.
• Promptly taking a proactive approach to assess and mitigate hazardous conditions to ensure that all safety and operational activities are successful.

Qualifications and Education

• High School or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum Class 5 Operator's License with air brake "Q" endorsement required.
• A clean drivers abstract is required.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 2-4 years of truck driving/operating experience.
• Previous Waste Collection industry experience is as asset.
• Computer literacy.
• General mechanical aptitude by possessing knowledge of trucks and operational equipment.
• Previous experience troubleshooting situations to find the right solutions.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Clear communication and spotting techniques.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs, sitting for extended periods of time, and repetitive movements.
• Shifts may require occasional extension to ensure work is fully completed.

Additional position information:

• Pre-access drug and alcohol testing will be conducted.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• waste industry: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 with Airbrake endorsement (required)

Work Location: In person