Loader - Victoria

Emterra Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions firm in Victoria is seeking a Swamper to support curbside recycling operations. The role involves collecting materials from residential homes, performing heavy lifting, and assisting the driver with route management. Ideal candidates will have a safety mindset, a strong work ethic, and client service skills. This position offers competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits. Join one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 55 lbs / 25 kg).
• Operate required equipment safely and responsibly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interaction.
• Professional customer service and public interaction skills.
• Willingness to follow safety rules and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect curbside materials from residential homes.
• Perform repetitive tasks and record tagged bins.
• Operate truck compaction controls and assist the driver.
• Operate truck compaction controls.
• Accompany driver to/from the route and processing depots.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Safety minded approach

Strong work ethic

Clean attendance record

Client service skills

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Emterra is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and is a certified diverse supplier of CAMSC and WBE. We focus on essential services in recycling, organics, and waste, with customer service and safety as core values. We are seeking an energetic and driven Swamper to support our Victoria operations, which include curbside recycling collection, recycle plant support, and general yard labor.

The core of the work centers on Curbside Collections Trucks. Swampers assist drivers to collect residential recycling and deposit materials at a processing depot.

Responsibilities

• Collect curbside materials from residential homes
• Perform repetitive tasks including heavy lifting (55 lbs / 25 kg)
• Maintain a record of tagged bins
• Operate truck compaction controls
• Accompany driver to/from the route and processing depots
• Perform other related duties

Skills & Qualifications

• Safety minded approach to daily tasks
• Strong work ethic
• Clean attendance record
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Client service and public interaction skills – written and verbal

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on selection)
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that values learning and growth
• Ability to have an impact and effect change

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now. We appreciate all applicants; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.