Recycling & Waste Truck Driver - ($26.44/Hour)

Recycling & Waste Truck Driver - ($26.44/Hour)

Peterborough, ON Full-time $26.44/hour

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. organizations have 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 SummaryDriver/LoaderOperates waste collection and recycling vehicles, loads curbside materials, completes assigned routes safely and efficiently, provides excellent customer service, and performs pre- and post-trip inspections in compliance with company policies.

Position Description

• Operate waste collection/recycling vehicle;

• 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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 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.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• 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 change!

  $26.44/hour

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 maintainingan 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.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

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

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