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Driver - Front End
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Navan, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 1–2 years of driving experience in the waste industry;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Position: DZ Driver / Front-end
Work Location: Ottawa (Ideally based in Cornwall)
Permanent position : 5 days/ week 6:00am to 4:00pm
Job Summary:
At Matrec, a division of GFL, we are a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused company. GFL provides waste collection and processing, recycling, and organic waste management services across North America with more than 20,000 employees. We are looking for an energetic and motivated full-time driver to support our growing business. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the driver ensures the safe, timely, and efficient collection of waste while delivering quality customer service.
Why Choose Matrec:
Position: DZ Driver / Front-end
Work Location: Ottawa (Ideally based in Cornwall)
Permanent position : 5 days/ week 6:00am to 4:00pm
Why Choose Matrec:
Job ID:
R39973
Job Profile:
Driver - Front End
Job Country:
Canada
Work Location: Ottawa (Ideally based in Cornwall)
Permanent position : 5 days/ week 6:00am to 4:00pm
Job Summary:
At Matrec, a division of GFL, we are a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused company. GFL provides waste collection and processing, recycling, and organic waste management services across North America with more than 20,000 employees. We are looking for an energetic and motivated full-time driver to support our growing business. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the driver ensures the safe, timely, and efficient collection of waste while delivering quality customer service.
Why Choose Matrec:
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary. Comprehensive group insurance program.
- Retirement: Group RRSP with employer contribution.
- Stimulating Environment: A dynamic and stimulating work environment built on honesty, trust, and respect.
- Pride and Outlook: A company you can be proud of, sharing your ideas and values. Matrec offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, constantly evolving and expanding environment, opening the door to endless professional possibilities.
- Completion of high school (post-secondary courses or diploma considered an asset);
- 1–2 years of driving experience in the waste industry;
- 5 years of driving experience in a DZ vehicle (preferred);
- Experience with Front-End vehicles (preferred);
- Knowledge of the industry is an asset;
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer focus skills;
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and work safely.
- Complete assigned daily routes safely and in a timely manner.
- Drive to customer sites, set, lift, and empty bins into front-end vehicle, and return bins to original location.
- Transfer waste to the appropriate transfer station, landfill, or drop-off location, following all facility protocols.
- Satisfy customer service needs in accordance with established policies.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (may require climbing truck ladder to inspect loads).
- Perform driver check-ins and complete accurate daily paperwork at the end of the day.
- Maintain communication with operations management and report any issues.
- All other related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Position: DZ Driver / Front-end
Work Location: Ottawa (Ideally based in Cornwall)
Permanent position : 5 days/ week 6:00am to 4:00pm
Why Choose Matrec:
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary. Comprehensive group insurance program.
- Retirement: Group RRSP with employer contribution.
- Stimulating Environment: A dynamic and stimulating work environment built on honesty, trust, and respect.
- Pride and Outlook: A company you can be proud of, sharing your ideas and values. Matrec offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, constantly evolving and expanding environment, opening the door to endless professional possibilities.
- Completion of high school (post-secondary courses or diploma considered an asset);
- 1–2 years of driving experience in the waste industry;
- 5 years of driving experience in a DZ vehicle (preferred);
- Experience with Front-End vehicles (preferred);
- Knowledge of the industry is an asset;
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer focus skills;
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and work safely.
- Complete assigned daily routes safely and in a timely manner.
- Drive to customer sites, set, lift, and empty bins into front-end vehicle, and return bins to original location.
- Transfer waste to the appropriate transfer station, landfill, or drop-off location, following all facility protocols.
- Satisfy customer service needs in accordance with established policies.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (may require climbing truck ladder to inspect loads).
- Perform driver check-ins and complete accurate daily paperwork at the end of the day.
- Maintain communication with operations management and report any issues.
- All other related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Job ID:
R39973
Job Profile:
Driver - Front End
Job Country:
Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Complete assigned waste collection routes safely and on time, operating a front-end vehicle to collect and transfer waste while following facility protocols. Provide customer service, inspect the vehicle, complete daily paperwork, and communicate operational issues to management.
Requirements
A high school education is required, with post-secondary courses or a diploma considered an asset. The posting seeks 1–2 years of waste-industry driving experience and prefers five years driving a DZ vehicle and experience with front-end vehicles, along with strong communication, customer service, multitasking, prioritization, and safety skills.
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Waste Collection
- Front-End Vehicle Operation
- Route Completion
- Vehicle Inspections
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Safety Compliance
- Waste Transfer Procedures
- Daily Paperwork
- Issue Reporting
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Group Insurance
- Group RRSP With Employer Contribution
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- DZ Driver
- Front-End Vehicle
- Waste Collection
- Waste Processing
- Recycling
- Organic Waste Management
- Daily Routes
- Customer Sites
- Waste Bins
- Transfer Station
- Landfill
- Drop-Off Location
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Load Inspection
- Driver Check-In
- Daily Paperwork
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Operations Management
- Waste Industry
- Group RRSP