About this roleDZ Driver/Picker
Location: 2347 Cassell Drive, Hillsdale, Ontario
Position Type: Contract Full-Time
Reporting To: Route Supervisor
Contract Term: April 6, 2026 to May 29, 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am start
Compensation: $26.37 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems:
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.
Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.
Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.
Summary:
The DZ Driver/Picker at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of residential yard waste including leaf and yard waste, containers, brush, and bagged materials. This seasonal role supports municipal yard waste collection programs while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and municipal regulations while delivering courteous and reliable service to the community.
Responsibilities:
In the position of DZ Driver/Picker, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Must adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Perform residential yard waste collection services including leaf and yard waste, containers, brush, and bagged materials.
• Provide residents with reliable and high-quality customer service while maintaining safe and efficient collection practices.
• Adhere to assigned collection routes and schedules to ensure all materials are collected and delivered to designated compost facilities or transfer stations.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures, Ministry of Transportation (MTO) requirements, Ministry of the Environment requirements, and municipal by-laws applicable to the area of operation.
• Work with employees, management, residents and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner at all times.
• Ensure waste receptacles are returned to the resident’s property in the same location from which they were collected.
• Lift and load yard waste bags, bundles, or containers weighing up to 50 lbs into the collection vehicle.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report any safety or mechanical concerns.
Competencies & Qualifications:
• Must hold a valid DZ Driver's Licence, a clean Driver's Abstract and a valid CVOR.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Capable of performing repetitive and physically demanding work.
• Flexibility to work delayed finishes, overtime, weekends and statutory holidays, as required.
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.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
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.