Class 3 Driver

Emterra Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic waste management company in Manitoba seeks a driven employee for a Driver and Loader position. This role involves operating vehicles for waste collection while ensuring smooth customer interactions and adherence to safety practices. Candidates should have a valid Class 3 license with air brakes, with a preference for prior experience in similar roles. Enjoy competitive wages, health benefits, and the chance to contribute to environmental solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience with B-trains, Front ends, and roll-offs preferred.
• Related training or experience operating different types of heavy equipment is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre/post-trip inspections of the vehicle assigned to drive.
• Communicates with customers in a professional manner.
• Carries out general safety practices of a commercial driver.
• Follows guidelines for safe load securement while operating a tractor-trailer.
• Carries out instructions from Dispatch in a timely manner.

Skills

Valid Class 3 license with air brakes

Excellent time management

Strong communication skills

Flexibility with work shifts

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Th is position acts as a driver and loader driving a right-hand stand-up truck manually attaching carts to a cart tipper or manually lifting blue boxes or bags into the truck. All successful applicants must be able to do this type of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs pre/post-trip inspections of the vehicle assigned to drive .

• Communicates with customers in a professional manner .

• Carries out general safety practices of a commercial driver .

• Follows guidelines for safe load securement while operating a tractor-trailer .

• Carries out instructions from Dispatch in a timely and professional manner .

• Travel to and from bottle depots collecting recycling and unloading full loads at drop off .

• This position may require weekend work .

Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 3 license with air brakes along with clean abstract .

• Preferably 1-2 years’ experience

• Experience with B -trains, Front ends , roll-offs, body jobs, and dump trucks preferred .

• Experience with self-loading cranes is considered an asset .

• Related training or experience operating different types of excavators, mobile shears, material handlers, and other heavy equipment such as wheel loaders would be a definite asset .

• Prior experience in bottle metal recycling or demolition would be beneficial .

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Flexibility with work shifts and ability to work overtime .

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers ;

• Competitive wages and annual wage increases ;

• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance) ;

• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company ;

• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support ;

• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow ;

• Ability to have impact and make change!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now ! We appreciate all applicants who ap ply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable , fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.