Driver – Front End in Ottawa

Schedule and Hours: Morning 5:00am to 5:00pm

Salary Range: $31.50/hour

Supplemental Pay: Overtime available. $1/hour safety driving bonus (after 3-month probation).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily pre & post-trip inspections of assigned equipment. Document condition and submit the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Drive the front-end truck or rear-load truck along designated commercial routes to collect solid waste and transport to the landfill or transfer station for disposal.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access bins. When needed, roll 4 yard bins and/or 96 gallon totes into position for dumping.
• Safely operate vehicle in accordance with U-Pak rules, Ministry of Transportation requirements on commercial designated routes adhering to Occupational Health & Safety regulations and all local, provincial and federal laws at all times.
• Clean-up loose trash off truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Clear waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station run to ensure safe & productive equipment operation.
• Partner and communicate with Dispatch & Route Supervisor to improve efficiencies, provide excellent customer service, identify unsafe situations or improvement opportunities.
• Participate in scheduled training, briefings and meetings required by U-Pak or supervisors.
• Utilize on-board electronic ticket system (FleetMind) to follow workflow, record work completion and service interruptions such as breakdowns or blocked bins.
• Follow route assignments and ensure route completion each day and complete all documentation at check out for end of route.
• Notify Route Supervisor immediately of any incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
• Courteously interact with customers, co-workers and the public throughout the day.
• Maintain and submit daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (DVIR).
• Perform all duties as scheduled by the Route Supervisor or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Driving a commercial truck through the yard and picking up vehicles from dealers.
• Occasionally operate in tight environments with overhead hazards.
• Outdoors environment facing all weather conditions.
• Time sensitive pickup and deliveries.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Insurable to operate a commercial vehicle.
• Class D Ontario license with Z airbrake endorsement (AZ an asset).
• Two years work experience operating a commercial vehicle.
• Highly skilled maneuvering and backing required.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs & work in outdoor inclement weather.
• Strong work ethic with a passion to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend daily assignments & complete reports.

Family based working culture. Company sponsored events.