Job Overview
MWM Environmental is seeking a dedicated full-time Collection Truck Driver to join our Portage La Prairie team. The successful candidate will safely operate side-load and roll-off trucks, handling the collection, loading, and unloading of various types of waste from residential areas to approved disposal sites.
Duties
- Successfully, safely, efficiently and responsibly operate all assigned equipment and meeting assigned pick-up and delivery schedules.
- Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure all safety paperwork are maintained and completed as required.
- Perform work assignments received from Field Supervisor in a timely manner, normally without close supervision.
- Prepare, maintain and present work orders, equipment maintenance, incident and safety reports as required, and communicate with Field Supervisor regularly.
- Promptly taking a proactive approach to assess and mitigate hazardous conditions to ensure that all safety and operational activities are successful.
Qualifications
- Class 3 license with air brake endorsement and a clean drivers abstract is required.
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of truck driving experience.
- Previous waste collection industry and operating waste collection vehicles experience is an asset.
- General mechanical aptitude by possessing knowledge of trucks and operational equipment.
- Proven organizational and time management skills and ability to adapt to changes in short notice.
- Clear communication and spotting techniques.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sitting for extended periods of time, and repetitive movements.
- Shifts may require occasional extension to ensure work is fully completed.
Additional position information
- Selected candidate will be required to complete a background check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Experience:
- Waste collection: 1 year (required)
- Truck Driving: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 3Q Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
