Recycling Truck Driver (AZ/DZ)

Emterra Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Greenest Employers

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Entrepreneurial culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Emterra Group is seeking a Driver/Loader to operate recycling collection vehicles across Northern Ontario, performing safe pre- and post-trip inspections and delivering excellent customer service throughout the region. The role covers routes between Sault Ste.

Marie, Wawa, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Kenora and Red Lake with overnight travel required. Rotating schedule averages four days per week, with occasional five-day weeks.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario DZ driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and CVOR.
• Minimum one-year experience driving with a DZ license OR AZ graduate from an accredited driving school.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Northern Ontario.
• Rotating schedule averaging four days per week, with occasional five-day work weeks based on operational requirements.
• Comfortable working independently and staying overnight away from home as required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Northern Ontario roadways and driving conditions is considered an asset.
• Able to successfully pass all required pre-employment screenings.
• Punctual, reliable, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate recycling collection vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• Collect and transport recyclable materials from assigned customer locations.
• Service multiple collection routes and municipalities across Northern Ontario.
• Travel throughout designated service areas, including overnight stays as required.
• Observe all company safety policies and 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 DVIRs.
• Maintain accurate route documentation and communicate with operations teams.

Skills

Valid Ontario DZ license

AZ graduate from driving school

Lift up to 50 lbs

Willing to travel extensively

Rotating schedule 4 days

Overnight travel readiness

Time management

Knowledge of Northern Ontario roads

Pre-employment screenings

Team player

Job description

Job Posting: Driver/Loader

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic,growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organizations have been deemed anessential service by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste thatkeep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we arelooking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucialrole in waste diversion and the circular economy.

Job Summary

Responsible for operating recyclingcollection vehicles across Northern Ontario, safely collecting recyclablematerials, completing assigned routes efficiently, and providing excellentcustomer service. This position services multiple collection areas throughoutthe region, including communities between Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Timmins,Thunder Bay, Kenora, and Red Lake. Overnight travel is required as part ofregular route operations. Drivers are responsible for completing pre- andpost-trip inspections and ensuring compliance with all safety and companypolicies.

Position Description

• Operate recycling collectionvehicles in a safe and professional manner;
• Collect and transport recyclablematerials from assigned customer locations;
• Service multiple collection routesand municipalities across Northern Ontario;
• Travel throughout designatedservice areas, including overnight stays as required;
• Observe all company safetypolicies and safe work practices;
• Provide excellent customer servicein accordance with company policies;
• Ensure assigned routes aresuccessfully completed in a timely and safe manner;
• Conduct pre- and post-tripinspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs);
• Maintain accurate routedocumentation and communicate effectively with operations teams.

Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Ontario DZ driver’s licensewith a clean driver’s abstract and CVOR;
• Minimum one-year experiencedriving with a DZ license OR AZ graduate from an accredited driving school;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Ability and willingness to travelextensively throughout Northern Ontario;
• Flexibility to work a rotatingschedule averaging four days per week, with occasional five-day work weeks based on operationalrequirements;
• Comfortable working independentlyand staying overnight away from home as required;
• Strong time management andorganizational skills;
• Knowledge of Northern Ontarioroadways and driving conditions is considered an asset;
• Able to successfully pass allrequired pre-employment screenings;
• Punctual, reliable, and a teamplayer.

Work Schedule & TravelRequirements

• Rotating schedule averaging 4 daysper week, with occasional 5-day work weeks;
• Routes service multiple NorthernOntario communities;
• Overnight travel is required on aregular basis, including up to two overnight stays per week;
• Travel may include service areasbetween Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Kenora, Red Lake, and surroundingcommunities;
• Company vehicle and travelaccommodations provided as required

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Oportunityto be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitivewages!
• Comprehensivehealth benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• EmployeeAssistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Bepart of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn andgrow!
• Abilityto have an impact and make change!

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining anequitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disabilityor require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human ResourcesDepartment. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-casebasis.All qualified applicants will receive consideration foret employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used tosupport the application review process; however, all applications are reviewedby our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediatevacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.