CDL Class A/B Waste Truck Driver — $29.84/hr Union Role

WM is hiring a unionized truck driver for its Castlegar, BC site. You will run heavy-duty trucks for commercial, residential or roll-off waste and recycling collection, depending on the line of business.

Pay

• $29.84 per hour to start

• This is a good faith base pay estimate; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, training, certifications and location

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• 6:30am start time

What you'll do

• Drive trucks fitted with front, side or rear-end load lift attachments, matched to your route type

• Haul material to a disposal, transfer or recycling site once the truck is at legal load capacity

• On commercial routes, pick up containers that can weigh over 1,000 pounds, including moving wheeled bins into position, while navigating busy streets, driveways, alleys and lots

• On residential routes, collect household waste or recyclables while safely maneuvering through residential traffic and tight spaces

• On roll-off routes, prep, load and haul large open-top or compactor containers from customer sites, sometimes in low-clearance industrial areas

• Strong backing skills are a must across all route types

• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and file the required inspection report

• Report any safety concerns, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage to your manager or dispatch right away

• Flag blocked routes, overweight containers or other service interruptions to dispatch

• Pass along customer requests to your manager or dispatch

• Leave each stop clean and free of debris after emptying containers

• Follow your assigned route, finish end-of-day paperwork and checkout steps, and help cover other routes when needed

• Join required training sessions, briefings and meetings

• Work with your manager to spot ways to run routes more efficiently

Requirements

• At least 1 year driving a vehicle that required a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving in the last 7 years

• CDL Class A or Class B with air-brake endorsement

• Minimum age 18, and legally eligible to work in Canada

• English skills strong enough to deal with the public, read traffic signs, answer official questions and fill out reports or records

• Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test and physical

• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required

• This is a safety-sensitive role: expect to follow all safety protocols and be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion and random checks

Physical demands

The job involves standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking and hearing. Accommodations can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Eligible employees get a full compensation package: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, RRSP matching, plus paid vacation, holidays and personal days. Benefits can vary by location.