General Duties: 

• Training for and driving of tandem axle Roll Off trucks as a full-time driver
• Communicate with fellow employees in person and via two-way radio to plan calls, problem solve, and meet customer needs
• Container and equipment cleaning and repairs, buildings and facilities work, and other duties as assigned when not operating truck
• Adherence to company, and customer, site safety policies and procedures
• Hours of work starting as early as 4:00am and operating up to a maximum of 13 hours per day

Physical Aspects:

• Climbing in and out of truck multiple times throughout day
• Operation of equipment on various road surfaces (paved, gravel, dirt, etc.)
• Shoveling interior of containers to ensure frozen or compact material is emptied
• Utilizing hand tarps and straps to ensure load security regulations are met
• Exposure to dust, mud, smells, rodents, birds, heat and cold at various points throughout day/year

Qualifications:

• Minimum Class 3A license required with clear abstract
• Strong knowledge of Saskatoon and surrounding area
• Minimum 3 years solid driving experience- short haul/city experience preferred
• Hydraulic equipment experience, and/or farm background an asset
• Excellent logistical and organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• This position is safety sensitive and as a condition of employment, all new employees to safety sensitive positions must successfully pass a substance test within a two week period of their hiring date. A criminal record check will also be required.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position will facilitate timely pick-up and delivery of solid waste, recycling & organics within Saskatoon and surrounding area. The individual will facilitate movement according to established policies, customer requirements and targeted timelines, while completing all applicable paperwork.

Duties:

• Provide professional customer support by addressing questions, problems, and specific requests for service; clarify customer location, service type & instructions
• Analyze, route & relay incoming calls and service locations to drivers using the two-way radio or telephone
• Effectively communicate all pertinent information to the customers and drivers
• Maximize the volumes of work completed for all systems including seasonal & weather related adjustments
• Optimize use of fleet resources by directly communicating with other dispatch planners and operations supervisors
• Identify and evaluate any special needs for each load (burial, asbestos, etc.)
• Prepare accurate routing schedules, assign drivers and trucks, and schedule call ins
• Responsible for completing all paperwork for 1 Ton, Roll-Off, Front End and Residential trucks
• Timely update of software information, notes, issues and routes
• Cross system training & coverage for breaks, illness, training and holidays

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer services skills conveyed with a positive attitude
• Excellent planning and prioritizing skills
• Ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail
• Strong, timely and appropriate decision making skills
• Strong knowledge of Saskatoon and surrounding area
• Proficient knowledge of routing software and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of trucking regulations and legislation
• Assertive verbal communication skills
• Team player with confidence to work independently
• Experience in dispatch or transportation industry seen as asset
• Required to be fluent in English, oral and written

Working Conditions:

• Working hours are Monday to Friday with a rotational Saturday shift shared between dispatch team members
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ownership and responsibility for driver coordination and efficient work assignment
• Proactive in upcoming schedule changes, re-organizations to improve customer service, route efficiency and maintain driver fairness