Manual Side Load Driver (Recycling & Waste Industry)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! Emterra Group is seeking a full-time driver to operate waste collection vehicles and provide excellent customer service. This role offers competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive wages and annual increases

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience driving with DZ license.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Punctual, reliable, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection/recycling vehicle.
• Load curbside materials into the truck.
• Conduct pre and post trip inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

Valid Ontario DZ driver’s license

AZ graduate from an accredited driving school

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organizations have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With a focus on customer service and safety, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Job Duties

1. Operate waste collection/recycling vehicle;
2. Load curbside materials into the truck;
3. Observe safe work practices;
4. Provide excellent customer service in accordance with company policies;
5. Ensure assigned routes are successfully completed in a timely and safe manner;
6. Conduct pre and post trip inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

What will you bring?

• Valid Ontario DZ driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and CVOR;
• Minimum one-year experience driving with DZ license OR an AZ graduate from an accredited driving school;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Able to successfully pass a background check including an MTO medical/drug test, criminal history search, license verification, and employment confirmation;
• Punctual, reliable, and a team player.

Reasons to Apply, Stay, and Grow with Emterra Group:

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Employee discount programs!
• Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow!
• Opportunity to have impact and make change!

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Barrie, ON

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

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 who apply; however, only those who are qualified will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any 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.