Recycling & Waste Side Load Truck Driver - ($26.00/Hour)

Sarnia, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$26 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Operate a side-load waste and recycling collection vehicle, load curbside materials, and complete assigned routes safely and on time. Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports, follow safe work practices, and provide customer service.

Job details

Who We Are Emterra Group is adynamic, 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 Summary Operate a side load waste collection/recycling vehicle to safely collect curbside materials, complete assigned routes on time, perform vehicle inspections, and provide excellent customer service. 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! $26.00/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. EmterraGroup is committed tomaintainingan 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Ontario DZ licence with a clean driver abstract and CVOR, and have at least one year of DZ driving experience or be an AZ MELT graduate from an accredited driving school. The role also requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, successful pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background check, and punctuality, reliability, and teamwork.