Front Load Driver

WCS Waste Control Services Inc; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits for you and family

Boot allowance

Assigned truck

Stable schedule

Training & development

Recognition programs

Job summary

WCS Waste Control Services Inc in the Greater Vancouver area is seeking a full-time Front Load Driver to join our safety-minded team. The position involves operating front load trucks on scheduled routes around Greater Vancouver, with a Class 3 license and air brakes endorsement required.

We offer a competitive hourly wage ($36.06–$40.06 CAD), comprehensive benefits, a boot allowance, an assigned truck after training, and a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule with early starts.

Qualifications

• Class 3 License required with Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Two years of experience in the waste management industry preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including moving heavy bins.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a dynamic environment.

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.

Skills

Class 3 License

Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience in waste management

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $36.06 CAD to $40.06 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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!

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