Dartmouth- Swing Class 3 Driver

Miller Waste Systems; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems in Dartmouth, Ontario, is hiring a Swing Class 3 Driver to join our permanent full-time team. You will operate Front-End, Roll-Off, Boom, Cube Van, Rear Loader and Top Loader trucks, servicing Halifax and surrounding areas with a focus on safety and customer service.

Must hold a valid Class 3 licence, have a clean driving record, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible with schedule; overtime/holidays/weekends may be required.
• Effective written and verbal communication mandatory.
• Strong attendance and performance history.
• Physically able to stand long and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front-End, Roll-Off, Boom, Cube Van, Rear Loader and Top Loader trucks.
• Ensure timely service and adherence to safety/environmental regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of roads in Halifax, Dartmouth and surrounding areas.
• Service customers per contractual requirements and schedules.
• Assist with residential collections during peak periods.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and productivity.

Skills

Class 3 Licence

Clean driving record

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Flexible schedule

Written and verbal communication

Attendance and performance

Physical stamina

Job description

Swing Class 3 Driver

• Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, Ontario
• Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Reporting To: Operations Manager
• Start Date: Immediately
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am start
• Compensation: $26.66 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems

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 Swing Class 3 Driver will be responsible for operating various trucks. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community.

Responsibilities

In the position of Swing Class 3 Driver, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The safe and efficient operation of Front-End, Roll-Off, Boom, Cube Van, Rear Loader, Top Loader trucks.
• Must have excellent knowledge of and be familiar with the roads in Halifax, Dartmouth and surrounding areas.
• Ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules.
• Physical ability to safely push and pull various sizes and weights of containers in and out of enclosures and rooms.
• Unlocking and locking of containers and enclosures/rooms.
• Collection of cardboard in the core of Halifax.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Meet or exceed performance and productivity expectations through proven results.
• During some periods you will be required to assist with driving for residential collections.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence.
• Must possess a clean driving record.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary. Overtime, holidays and/or weekends will be required at times.
• Effective written and verbal communication is mandatory.
• Excellent attendance and performance record.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.

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.