Class 3 Swing Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections of New York; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Kelowna is seeking a dedicated Driver to safely operate garbage trucks and provide exemplary service to the community. Ideal candidates will have a valid Class 3A license and 2+ years of driving experience. The role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans and insurance coverage.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee Assistant Program

Scholarship opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of local route driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Must pass all pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes.
• Perform routine post and pre-route vehicle inspections.
• Engage professionally with customers.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Route navigation

Education

Valid Class 3A driver's license

Tools

Garbage truck

Job description

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Responsibilities

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Reading route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed.

What We Need From You

• Valid Class 3A
• Clean driving record
• 2+ years of local route driving experience
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You’ll Get From Us

• Competitive Wages ($35.63 per hour (subject to probationary rate))
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.