Garbage Truck Driver - Front Load

Rockport Commercial Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Job summary

Rockport Commercial is seeking an experienced Class 3 Garbage Truck Driver (Front-Load) to operate on internal Winnipeg projects. You will serve apartments and commercial spaces, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain year-round routes with home-night schedules.

Qualified candidates hold a Manitoba Class 3 with Air Brakes, a clean abstract, and proven front-load experience. Safety, teamwork, and adaptability are essential in a small crew environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Manitoba Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brakes (A Endorsement) is mandatory.
• Clean commercial driver's abstract required (eligible for company insurance clearance).
• Proven experience operating a front-load refuse vehicle with hydraulic controls.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial front-load garbage truck to service dumpsters at multi-family and commercial properties.
• Navigate tight residential lanes and parking areas without damage.
• Assist with hand-rolling bins and site maintenance as needed.
• Maintain full-time winter routes and logbook accuracy per safety guidelines.
• Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and adhere to SFC program.

Skills

Safe driving

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

Manitoba Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brakes (A Endorsement)

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties


• Competitive salary


• Health insurance

Job Overview

Rockport Commercial is hiring an experienced Class 3 Garbage Truck Driver (Front-Load) for our in-house team. You will work strictly on internal projects and properties (apartments, townhouses, commercial spaces) owned and managed by Rockport Investment Group across Winnipeg. This is steady, year-round work with zero seasonal winter layoffs.

Key Responsibilities

• Garbage Truck Operation: Safely operate a commercial front-load garbage truck to approach, lift, and empty permanent waste and recycling containers (dumpsters) at our multi-family and commercial properties.


• Precision Driving & Maneuvering: Masterfully navigate tight residential lanes, parking lots, and alleyways to safely line up hydraulic forks with dumpster sleeves without damaging overhead lines, property structures, or vehicle enclosures.


• Help Anywhere: Work flexibly in a small crew. Be willing to step out of the cab to assist with hand-rolling bins, cleaning up loose debris around enclosure areas, or general site maintenance.


• Winter Work: Maintain consistent, full-time hours through the Winnipeg winter handling regular property waste removal and navigating snow-packed enclosure tracks.


• Compliance: Perform mandatory daily pre-trip/post-trip circle check inspections and maintain accurate logbooks in strict accordance with the Manitoba Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) program.

Qualifications & Manitoba Requirements

• Licence: Valid Manitoba Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brakes (A Endorsement) is mandatory.


• Abstract: Clean commercial driver's abstract required (eligible for company insurance clearance).


• Vehicle Experience: Proven experience operating a commercial front-load refuse vehicle. Experience with hydraulic fork controls and automated packing systems is highly valued.


• Technical Skill: Ability to read and interpret basic site blueprints and property maps to navigate dumpster layouts safely in tight residential spaces.


• Physical Demand: Must be physically fit to constantly enter/exit the cab, hook/unhook heavy container mechanisms when necessary, and work outdoors in changing Winnipeg weather conditions.

What We Offer

• Stability: Steady, year-round internal work servicing Rockport’s private portfolio. No third-party clients or unpredictable haul routes.


• Benefits Package: Comprehensive health benefits plan plus a Health Spending Account (HSA) for flexible coverage.


• All Winnipeg Work: Fully local routes. You will be home every single night.


• Culture: Regular company parties and team events to reward our hard-working crew.