Dartmouth- Picker, Residential Waste

Miller Waste Systems; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems is hiring a Picker in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The role involves safe and efficient collection of waste and recyclables along designated routes, with a 6:30am start, Monday to Friday. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to Route Supervisor.

Starting immediately, compensation is CAD 21.47 per hour. The company emphasizes safety, community service, and opportunities for advancement within a long‑standing, Canadian family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be mechanically inclined with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills daily.
• Team player with safe work habits and clean driving record.
• Flexible start times; overtime and weekend work possible.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect residential, commercial, or industrial waste and recyclables along routes.
• Follow safety protocols and health regulations.
• Provide courteous customer service on route.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report issues.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Strong work ethic

Desire to learn

Team player

Safe driving record

Flexible schedule

Lifts 50 lbs

Physically fit

Waste industry exp

Job description

Picker

Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Route Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am start

Compensation: $21.47 per hour

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long‑term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary:

The Picker will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of residential, commercial, or industrial waste and recyclable materials along designated routes. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community.

Responsibilities:

As a Picker, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Adhering to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensure timely collection of waste and recyclable materials.
• You must be highly productive and have excellent customer services skills.
• Comply with all Miller Waste System and Provincial health and safety policies and procedures.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will be mechanically inclined and possess a strong work ethic.
• Should possess a strong desire to learn and an ability to apply that knowledge during their daily duties.
• You must be a team player with safe working habits and a clean driving record.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is a must, as start and end times may vary.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• A physically fit lifestyle would be a benefit and previous waste industry experience would be considered an asset.
• Flexibility is also required as this position occasionally requires travel, early starts, late finishes and, on rare occasions, weekend work.

Posting closing date: 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.