Recycling and Garbage Truck Driver/Loader

Emterra Group; Kingston; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and safety-focused company recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to operate waste collection vehicles while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to safety practices. You'll be part of a team dedicated to waste diversion and the circular economy, making a real impact in your community. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and professional development support as you grow your career with a company committed to sustainability and employee well-being. If you're ready to make a difference, apply now!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount programs

Annual wage increases

Boot Allowance

Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience driving with DZ license.
• Clean driver’s abstract and CVOR required.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection/recycling vehicles safely.
• Load curbside materials and ensure timely route completion.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report findings.

Skills

Valid Ontario DZ driver’s license

Customer service

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Education

Accredited driving school graduation (AZ)

Job description

This position is for the Napanee area! The targeted onboarding date is June 1st.

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization has 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 customer service and safety as our focus, 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:

• Operate waste collection/recycling vehicles (Rear Pack and Manual side loader);
• Load curbside materials into the truck;
• Observe safe work practices;
• Provide excellent customer service in accordance with company policies;
• Ensure assigned routes are successfully completed in a timely and safe manner;
• Conduct pre and post trip inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

Requirements:

• 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 consisting of an MTO medical/drug test, criminal history search, license verification and employment confirmation;
• Punctual, reliable, 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!
• Ability to have impact and make change!

Job Type: Full-time

Incentives: $3000 Retention BONUS + Boot Allowance

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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.