Garbage truck driver/Operator- DZ License - OVERNIGHT
Company
Gemma Property Services
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 hours ago
Via
via SimplyHired
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Job Description
Must have experience in Garbage/Waste Operations.
Shift is overnights (8pm start) (4 days on, 4 days off rotating schedule) Looking for an experienced commercial driver to join our waste operations team. Start date is ASAP. Driver will be required to operate a side load split garbage truck and collect garbage and recycling waste at the same time. Driver will have a labourer to help with collection. Experience in Waste Operations is a must .
Bonus Pay will be top up to a minimum of 80 hours Bi-WEEKLY
Requirements:
• Valid Ontario DZ driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and CVOR;
• Minimum three(3) years experience driving with DZ licence
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Punctual, reliable, team player.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Experience:
• Commercial driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• DZ License (required)
Work Location: In person
Shift is overnights (8pm start) (4 days on, 4 days off rotating schedule) Looking for an experienced commercial driver to join our waste operations team. Start date is ASAP. Driver will be required to operate a side load split garbage truck and collect garbage and recycling waste at the same time. Driver will have a labourer to help with collection. Experience in Waste Operations is a must .
Bonus Pay will be top up to a minimum of 80 hours Bi-WEEKLY
Requirements:
• Valid Ontario DZ driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and CVOR;
• Minimum three(3) years experience driving with DZ licence
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Punctual, reliable, team player.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Experience:
• Commercial driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• DZ License (required)
Work Location: In person
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