Residential Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Operate residential and recycling collection vehicles (side-load and/or rear-load) and associated hydraulic and ancillary equipment.

• Collect solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables along assigned routes.

• Load materials into collection vehicles and compact waste safely and efficiently.

• Operate vehicles using prescribed safe-driving techniques to prevent mechanical issues.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; complete daily vehicle reports, route sheets, and required documentation.

• Immediately report mechanical issues, safety concerns, accidents, incidents, or near-misses.

• Maintain route quality standards and ensure consistent service delivery.

• Follow all company, local, state/provincial, and federal safety and vehicle operation regulations.

• Keep vehicles clean and presentable, including cab interior and exterior.

• Identify, tag, and remove prohibited or unacceptable waste items.

• Supervise and direct assigned helpers when applicable.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

• Maintain professional appearance and courteous interaction with customers and the public.

• Keep accurate service records and inventory of carts, containers, and spare parts.

• Recommend additional carts, containers, or parts as needed.

• Collaborate with supervisors to improve route efficiency.

• Attend safety meetings and training sessions.

• Work overtime as required and perform additional duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience or completion of a CDL training program.

• Ability to meet safety-sensitive job requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate collection vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of collection vehicles, equipment, and basic maintenance for safe operation.

• Ability to maneuver large vehicles in tight spaces and back distances of 120 feet or more using mirrors.

• Ability to recognize and properly handle unacceptable or hazardous waste.

• Strong communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.

• Ability to read and understand maps, route sheets, and safety documentation.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper techniques.

• Ability to coordinate movements while sitting or standing.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety policies and procedures.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and use hands and fingers.

• Strong visual abilities, including depth perception and peripheral vision.

• Ability to lift:

  • Up to 10 lbs regularly

  • Up to 25 lbs frequently

  • Up to 100 lbs occasionally

• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 75% of the workday).

• Ability to work in loud environments.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions.

• Regular exposure to noise, vibration, moving machinery, fumes, and airborne particles.

• Continuous work in traffic conditions.

• Work performed away from the branch location throughout the day.

• Occasional work in elevated or precarious areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package

• RRSP matching

• Paid vacation

• PPE provided

• Growth and advancement opportunities