Front Load Driver

Waste Technical Advisory Group; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage CAD 36.06–40.06/hour

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Annual boot allowance

Assigned truck

Stable Monday to Friday schedule

Paid training

Employee recognition programs

Team events

Job summary

Responsibilities include safely operating front load trucks, following routes and schedules, delivering courteous service, and collaborating with colleagues for smooth operations.

We offer a competitive wage of CAD 36.06–40.06 per hour with overtime, comprehensive benefits, boot allowance, paid training, an assigned vehicle, and strong opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Class 3 License with Air Brakes Endorsement; Class 1 License is preferred.
• Two years of experience in waste management is preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including pushing and pulling heavy bins.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front load trucks to collect and transport waste materials.
• Navigate designated routes efficiently, adhering to schedules and ensuring timely waste collection.
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers and address inquiries.
• Identify and resolve issues during collection, such as blocked routes or damaged bins.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Communicate with dispatch and supervisors to report progress and deviations from schedule.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Class 3 License

Air Brakes Endorsement

Physical fitness

Independent worker

Waste industry experience

Job description

Important: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a current Driver’s Abstract along with their application. Applications submitted without a Driver’s Abstract may not be reviewed.

Waste Control Service (WCS) is a private, locally owned, and operated waste and recycling collections company offering solutions for sustainable management of all things waste. We offer collection services and consultation for both residential communities as well as commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations exclusively in the Greater Vancouver region.

WCS is currently looking to add a full-time Front Load Driver to our fast paced, energetic, and passionate service team. We are searching for a Class 3 Driver (air endorsement required). This position will work in our Coquitlam facility and run around Greater Vancouver.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate front load trucks to collect and transport waste materials from designated locations.
• Navigate designated routes efficiently, adhering to schedules and ensuring timely waste collection.
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers, addressing any concerns or inquiries related to waste collection.
• Identify and resolve issues that may arise during waste collection, such as blocked routes, damaged bins, or equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to ensure efficient operations and a positive work environment.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch, supervisors, and team members to report progress, issues, and any deviations from the schedule.
• Ability to perform very physically demanding job (pushing and pulling hundreds of pound bins 60-80 times/daily).
• Perform daily Pre & Post trip inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be Successful:

• Class 3 License with Air Brakes Endorsement – Class 1 License is preferred.
• Two years of experience in the waste management industry is preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including pushing and pulling heavy bins.
• Ability to work in a diverse and evolving group dynamic.
• Demonstrated capability to maintain a positive and respectful atmosphere while working in demanding conditions.
• Ability to work with little to no supervisions at times with the added expectation to work in a team environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly wage: $36.06–$40.06 per hour, with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family, including:
  • Extended health coverage with up to $500 per practitioner annually.
  • Dental coverage up to $2,000 per year.
  • Vision care and additional health benefits.
• Annual boot allowance of up to $325 for approved CSA safety footwear.
• Assigned truck once training is successfully completed and you are assigned your own route.
• Stable Monday to Friday schedule with early starts (4:30 a.m.), allowing your afternoons and evenings free.
• Paid training and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Recognition programs, including Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards.
• Team events and company celebrations held throughout the year.

Join a company that values safety, teamwork, respect, and employee development!

Waste Control Services has proudly served as an employer of choice for 30 years. If you are passionate about making a difference in the waste management industry and working alongside positive, dedicated individuals,

While we appreciate all applicants, only those under further consideration will be contacted.