Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - DZ - CANADA
Operate collection trucks safely, service waste removal routes, and maintain vehicle compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The incumbent ensures the vehicle meets the Company’s safety standards before operation, follows all Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports to address defects promptly. Daily duties include thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, reporting any safety issues. The driver follows route sheets and maps, operates manual or automatic controls in compliance with truck driving rules, lifts and loads refuse, operates the compactor, and disposes of material at the designated facility. Interactions with customers and colleagues are courteous, and unsatisfactory containers are identified and tagged per procedures. The driver may also handle hazardous and non‑hazardous materials, operate a hydrovac unit, and clean waste spills while maintaining productivity standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸route navigation
- ▸compactor operation
- ▸hazardous handling
- ▸customer service
What You Bring
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required, along with the ability to stay focused in a busy environment, drive safely, use navigation tools, maintain basic logs, and follow instructions without constant supervision. Candidates must hold a Class A & B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with air‑brake endorsement, a DZ license or higher, and current 40‑hour HAZWOPER training (or be able to complete it upon hire). They should have 2–4 years of related driving experience or training.
Requirements
- ▸cdl
- ▸air‑brake
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸navigation
- ▸customer service
- ▸2‑4 years
Benefits
Recent recognitions include Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Disclosure, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, and Great Place to Work awards. Employees benefit from continuous investment in tools and technology, learning opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability in action. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
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