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This position requires flexibility and you will experience a variety of work in this position\nThis is a union position located at our Nanaimo, BC site.\nStarting Wage: $35.87 /hour.\nShift: Ten hour shifts, four days a week 6:00am start time\nDay Shift-Scheduling will be flexible based on business need; considered full time but there is no guarantee of 40 hours or shifts as it is spareboard, however other duties are available to reach minimum of 30-40 hours per week.\nWhy WM Canada?\nPeople are the driving force behind everything we do.\nFrom drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada.\nWhether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada.\nWe invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within.\nMore than a job. A career you can count on.\nAt WM Canada, our frontline employees keep communities moving every day.\nWhether you're driving routes, operating equipment or helping deliver essential services, you'll be part of a team that values hard work, safety, professionalism and looking out for one another.\nWhat matters most to our frontline employees\nReliable, year-round work\nWork in an essential industry that communities depend on every day.\nCompetitive pay and benefits\nEarn a strong living with access to benefits, retirement programs and opportunities for additional earnings.\nWork that fits your life\nBuild a long-term career while making time for family, friends and the priorities that matter most.\nSafety comes first\nWe invest in training, equipment and processes designed to help employees work safely every day.\nReal opportunities to grow\nMany of our supervisors, managers and operational leaders started in frontline roles.\nModern equipment and technology\nWork with well-maintained equipment and tools that help you do your job safely and efficiently.\nWhy people stay\nStable employment\nTeam-oriented culture\nOpportunities to advance\nStrong commitment to safety\nModern equipment and technology\nPride in serving local communities\nJoin a team that's building stronger communities every day.\nI. Job Summary\nDrivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Roll-off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nOperates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.\nPerforms pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).\nImmediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.\nAttends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.\nWorks closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.\nNotifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.\nNotifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.\nCommunicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.\nCompletely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.\nFollows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.\nPerforms all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications\n1 year operating a vehicle requiring a Class 3 or higher\n1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years\n Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN (social insurance number).\nHold a current DZ or Class 3 license or higher.\nThe CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age.\nSuccessfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.\nAcceptable driving record required. \nB. Preferred Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or GED (accredited)\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nStanding\nWalking\nLifting\nPushing\nPulling\nCrouching\nReaching\nHandling\nSitting\nTalking\nHearing\nThis role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.\nPay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $35.87 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location\nV. Benefits\nAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. 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