DZ Driver, Front End Commercial

Our Tomlinson Environmental Services division is looking at hiring a Front End Commercial Driver. The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of waste and recycling.

Location: 970 Moodie Drive

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Employment Type: Full Time DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate and drive a DZ truck to transport waste and recycling materials throughout the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas

Responsible for the collection of waste/recycling containers on assigned route

Transport waste and recycling material to disposal, transfer or recycling facility

Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turn signals, and brakes

Ensure safety requirements are followed in accordance with company policy

Provide excellent customer service, leaving customer’s location clean and free of debris

Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers

REQUIREMENTS: WORKING CONDITIONS

Long periods of driving and sitting

Available to start work at 5:00AM until route completion

Bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, extreme weather, noise and strong odors

Must have steel toed boots

Comfortable working alone





EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a valid Ontario DZ drivers’ License

1-2 years’ experience, ideally in waste collection or similar industry

Knowledge of the city an asset

COMPENSATION INFORMATION The expected salary range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00 hourly. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS: Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team workplace

Employee discounts and other rewards programs The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process.

We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.

📌 DZ Driver, Front End Commercial (Ottawa)
🏢 R.W. Tomlinson
📍 Ottawa