Dartmouth - Class 3 Driver/Picker & Picker Residential Waste

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Sep 21, 2026
1 position

$21–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Class 3 Driver/Picker is responsible for operating waste collection vehicles to collect recycling, garbage, and organics from residential and commercial customers. They must ensure efficient transport of materials to disposal sites while adhering to safety protocols and municipal regulations.

Job details

Class 3 Driver/Picker Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Reporting To: Route Supervisor Start Date: Immediately Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am Start Compensation Drivers- $25.27, Pickers- $21.47 per hour About Miller Waste Systems: 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 Class 3 Driver/Picker is responsible for operating various waste collection vehicles to pick up recycling, garbage, paper/cardboard, and organics from both residential and commercial customers. The role involves providing dependable customer service, safely transporting collected materials to transfer stations or disposal sites, and following established routes, schedules, and regulations. Responsibilities: As a Class 3 Driver/Picker, your duties will include but are not limited to: Complete various waste stream collection from residential and commercial customers. Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams are vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing. Collect and transport the various waste streams to local transfer stations, compost facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner. Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, Department of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working. Competencies & Qualifications: Ability to adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Drivers- Valid and clean Class 3 or higher Driver’s Licence. Drivers- Previous driving experience is a requirement. Must be a team player and proven safe working habits. Excellent attendance record is a must. Excellent interpersonal skills along with written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility with your work schedule is a must as start and end times may vary. A physically fit lifestyle would be a benefit and previous waste industry experience would be considered an asset. The ability to push, pull, and lift heavy bins repetitively is required. Must be available to work overtime, holidays and Saturdays, when required. Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid and clean Class 3 or higher driver's licence and have previous driving experience. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to lift heavy bins, and a commitment to safety and reliable customer service.