Truro- Swing Class 3 Driver

Miller Waste System; McClures Mills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems is seeking a Swing Class 3 Driver at our Truro, NS location. You will operate various waste collection trucks, service commercial/industrial clients, and ensure timely pickups while maintaining safety and customer service excellence.

Based at 225 Polymer Road, Truro, you will follow Miller Waste Systems protocols and may assist with residential routes during peak periods. Competitive hourly pay and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 Driver's Licence. No preventable accidents in past year.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible schedule with possible weekend/holiday work; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate swing Class 3 waste collection vehicles.
• Service commercial/industrial customers with on-time pickups.
• Maintain safety standards and comply with policies.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and route efficiency.

Skills

Class 3 Licence

Clean driving record

Organizational skills

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Excellent communication

Job description

Swing Class 3 Driver

Location: 225 Polymer Road, Truro, Nova Scotia

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am start

Compensation: $26.37 per hour

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary: The Swing Class 3 Driver is responsible for safely operating various waste collection vehicles, servicing commercial and industrial customers while ensuring timely pick-up and delivery of containers. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, maintain safety standards, and ensure routes are completed efficiently in accordance with Miller Waste Systems protocols.

Responsibilities:

In the position of Swing Class 3 Driver, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The safe and efficient operation of the Roll-Off, Front-End, Boom Truck and Residential Rear Load trucks.
• Must have excellent knowledge of and be familiar with Truro roads and area.
• Ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules.
• Physical ability to safely push and pull various sizes and weights of containers in and out of enclosures and rooms.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Meet and/or exceed performance and productivity expectations through proven results.
• Comply with all Miller Waste System and Provincial Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• During some periods you will be required to assist with driving for residential collections.
• The Swing Driver will be utilized to cover vacations, absences, and extra help with existing routes so start and end time are subject to change.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence required.
• Must have a clean driver’s abstract and no preventable accidents in the past year.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary. Statutory Holidays and/or weekends will be required at times.
• Effective written and verbal communication is mandatory.
• Excellent attendance and performance record.
• Exceptional reputation for working well alongside colleagues and management.

Posting closing date: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.