Recycling and Garbage Truck Driver/Loader - ($27.61/Hour)

Emterra Group; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Job summary

Emterra Group in Lennox and Addington County is hiring for a full-time position. The role includes operating waste collection and recycling vehicles, ensuring routes are completed safely and timely, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a valid Ontario DZ driver’s licence, at least one year of driving experience, and the ability to lift heavy materials. The company offers competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits. Join one of Canada’s Greenest Employers to make a positive environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience driving with DZ licence or AZ MELT graduate from an accredited driving school.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Safe work practices

Teamwork

Education

Valid Ontario DZ driver’s licence

Job description

About Us

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth‑oriented, and safety‑focused group of companies. Our organization has been deemed 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 licence with a clean drivers abstract and CVOR
• Minimum one year experience driving with DZ licence OR an AZ MELT graduate from an accredited driving school
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• As this is a safety‑sensitive position, successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing is required
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Punctual, reliable, team player

Job Type

Full‑time

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow
• Ability to have an impact and make a change

Join Us

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.

EEO Statement

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicant who has a disability or requires 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.