Ottawa(West)- DZ Driver/Loader Residential Waste
Company
Miller Waste Systems Inc.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
DZ DRIVER/LOADER
Location:
145 Walgreen Rd, Ottawa, Ontario
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Reporting
Route Supervisor
Hours
Monday to Friday, 6:30am start
Rate
$33.01 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.
Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.
Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.
Summary
The DZ Driver/Loader at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe, timely collection of residential waste streams, including yard waste, recycling, and garbage. This role ensures proper waste disposal in compliance with safety, environmental, and municipal regulations while delivering courteous and reliable service to the community.
Responsibilities
• The DZ Driver/Loader at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for various waste stream residential collections.
• This may include Yard Waste, Blue Box, Green Bin collection and/or garbage collection.
• You will provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams are vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing.
• You will collect various waste streams to be delivered to local Transfer stations, Compost Facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• You will do this while adhering to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, the MTO, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working. Failure to adhere to safety policies and procedures may lead to property damage, injury, or loss of life.
• You will be required to deal with fellow employees, management, resident and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner at all times. All waste receptacles that are emptied into the collection vehicle must be placed back on the resident’s property, flipped upside down at the curb, in the same place that they were removed from.
• The garbage bags or cans can weigh up to 50 lbs. and need to be lifted from the ground up approximately 2 feet into the hopper.
• You will be required make in excess of 800-900 residential stops per day.
Requirements
• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Successful candidates must have a valid DZ Driver's Licence.
• Must be a team player, and with safe working habits.
• Clean Drivers Abstract & CVOR.
• A physically fit lifestyle would be a benefit.
What’s in it for You?
• Pension RRSP Contributions of up to 5% after 1 year
• Permanent year-round work
• Boot & Uniform Allowances
• Health & Dental Benefit Coverage
• Additional mental health services to help support your wellbeing
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Support and training for your professional growth and development
• Rewards and Recognition programs
Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.
Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.
#MWSDR
Location:
145 Walgreen Rd, Ottawa, Ontario
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Reporting
Route Supervisor
Hours
Monday to Friday, 6:30am start
Rate
$33.01 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.
Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.
Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.
Summary
The DZ Driver/Loader at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe, timely collection of residential waste streams, including yard waste, recycling, and garbage. This role ensures proper waste disposal in compliance with safety, environmental, and municipal regulations while delivering courteous and reliable service to the community.
Responsibilities
• The DZ Driver/Loader at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for various waste stream residential collections.
• This may include Yard Waste, Blue Box, Green Bin collection and/or garbage collection.
• You will provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams are vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing.
• You will collect various waste streams to be delivered to local Transfer stations, Compost Facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• You will do this while adhering to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, the MTO, Ministry of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working. Failure to adhere to safety policies and procedures may lead to property damage, injury, or loss of life.
• You will be required to deal with fellow employees, management, resident and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner at all times. All waste receptacles that are emptied into the collection vehicle must be placed back on the resident’s property, flipped upside down at the curb, in the same place that they were removed from.
• The garbage bags or cans can weigh up to 50 lbs. and need to be lifted from the ground up approximately 2 feet into the hopper.
• You will be required make in excess of 800-900 residential stops per day.
Requirements
• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Successful candidates must have a valid DZ Driver's Licence.
• Must be a team player, and with safe working habits.
• Clean Drivers Abstract & CVOR.
• A physically fit lifestyle would be a benefit.
What’s in it for You?
• Pension RRSP Contributions of up to 5% after 1 year
• Permanent year-round work
• Boot & Uniform Allowances
• Health & Dental Benefit Coverage
• Additional mental health services to help support your wellbeing
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Support and training for your professional growth and development
• Rewards and Recognition programs
Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.
Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.
#MWSDR
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