Front-End DZ Driver
Location: 15 Buchanan Court, London, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Route Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am start & Wednesday 6:15am start

Compensation: $34.49 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems
Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary
The Front‑End DZ Driver is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of front‑end collection vehicles, ensuring consistent and timely service across London and surrounding areas. The role requires a clean driving record, strong knowledge of local roads, and the physical ability to safely handle containers. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, along with strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate front-end collection vehicles in a protected and efficient manner while adhering to Miller Waste Systems safety and customer service standards.





Coordinate timely pick-up and delivery of containers.

Maintain high productivity while executing your duties safely

Have excellent customer service skills, as you will be the front-line contact with the customers

Ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and customer service excellence.

Maintain your assigned vehicle in a clean, safe, and operational condition, including completing daily inspections and basic cleaning of the vehicle and equipment.

Ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules

The ability to work independently and as part of a team, although you are the sole operator, you will be working with other Front-End Drivers in the coordination of work

Support cross-training across multiple equipment types to assist operations as needed

Be a constructive contributor to the team and operations as a whole.

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Qualifications

Positive attitude with demonstrated initiative and drive when completing duties.

Valid DZ Driver’s Licence with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR

Minimum of 3-5 years of driving experience is required with preference being given to those with experience in single person units

Have a strong spatial awareness and demonstrated sound judgement, as you will be required to maneuver in smaller spaces and identify and report hazards





Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and report equipment issues.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Must be able to use in-cab technology such as tablet computers and communication devices

Flexibility is necessary, as this position occasionally requires travel, early starts, late finishes, working statutory holidays, and on some occasions, weekends.

Have excellent knowledge of and be familiar with the roads in London and surrounding areas.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs independently.

Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience operating the required equipment.

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.

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📌 London - Front-End DZ Driver (Ontario)
🏢 Miller Waste Systems
📍 Ontario