Helper

Municipal Group of Companies; Saint John; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A solid waste management company in Saint John is seeking a Helper/Picker to assist with garbage collection services. The ideal candidate should have strong coordination, excellent customer service skills, and a willingness to work in a team. The role requires the ability to manage heavy lifting and adhere to safety policies. A driver's license is necessary, and benefits are offered after 90 days of employment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days

Stable work environment

Additional hours available

Qualifications

• Must have driver's license and manage own transportation to work.
• Must be willing to work in various and changing weather conditions.
• Working safely is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of the garbage truck and assigned daily route.
• Collect garbage from buildings, businesses, and other facilities.
• Sort items set out for recycling.

Skills

Excellent time management coordination skills

Good coordination, with moderate to heavy lifting

Excellent customer service skills

Willingness to work in a team environment

Job description

Fero Waste and Recycling Inc, a division of The Municipal Group of Companies, is a leading and dynamic solid waste company that services New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and is currently seeking the knowledge and expertise of a Helper/Picker based out of our Saint John, NB location.

Job Summary

The Helper/Picker is responsible for assisting with garbage collection services to ensure that garbage is collected, transported, and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of the garbage truck and assigned daily route in a safe and effective manner
• Collect garbage from buildings, businesses, and other facilities as per schedule to ensure garbage is removed, transported, and disposed of according to set policies and procedures
• Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point
• Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted
• Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, And Experience

• Excellent time management coordination skills
• Good coordination, with moderate to heavy lifting
• Must be willing to work in various and changing weather conditions
• Excellent customer service skills and focus
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Must have driver’s license and/ or manage own transportation to and from work
• Working safely is a condition of employment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Day shifts, Monday to Friday (with early morning start time)
• Additional hours are available, occasional variation from schedule may be required to meet business demand
• A comprehensive benefits package available after 90 days of employment
• The chance to work with a stable, and growing company with numerous divisions across Eastern Canada.