Short Haul Driver

About the role

As a Short Haul Driver at SECURE, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of waste between collection sites and client locations. You will operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including vacuum trucks, tractor trailers, flat deck trucks, and cube vans, on a Monday to Friday schedule, with opportunities for overtime and weekend work based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various Waste Management units, including vacuum trucks, flat deck trucks, cube vans, and other transport units.
• Safely operate transport units in diverse weather conditions, including winter driving, and challenging work site environments.
• Perform physical tasks such as unloading hoses used in vacuum and pressure washing operations, and rolling and maneuvering drums and other waste containers in accordance with safe handling procedures.
• Conduct pre-, post-, and in-transit inspections of transport units and loads to ensure safe operation in accordance with Waste Management, jurisdictional, and NSC standards.
• Ensure all loads are properly secured and comply with applicable weight and dimension regulations.
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, including logbooks, inspection reports, time tickets, manifests, bills of lading, trip records, and fuel and expense receipts.
• Ensure all waste materials are properly labeled, inspected, and transported in accordance with TDG Regulations, including verifying manifests, recycle dockets, and bills of lading.
• Communicate with customers regarding expected onsite arrival times and service requirements.
• Work effectively in a team environment and participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours and weekend operations.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 Driver's Licence is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Experience operating standard transmission commercial vehicles is required.
• Experience operating vacuum trucks, tractor trailers, and cube vans is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian geography, highway systems, remote oilfield locations, and safe operation in challenging weather and site conditions.
• Strong understanding of Hours of Service, load securement, TDG regulations, and applicable transportation legislation.
• Able to complete logbooks, trip records, inspection reports, waste manifests, and bills of lading in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Able to conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and perform basic vehicle maintenance, including greasing, air filter replacement, and brake adjustments.
• Experience using tire chains.
• Able to perform physical work, including lifting, shoveling, and moving containers or other heavy materials.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours, occasional overnights, and maintain Fit-for-Work requirements.