Dartmouth- Swing Class 3 Driver

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$27 / hour

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

Job summary

The Swing Class 3 Driver is responsible for the safe operation of various waste collection vehicles including front-end, roll-off, and rear loader trucks. This role ensures timely service to customers while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations.

Job details

Swing Class 3 Driver Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, Ontario Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Reporting To: Operations Manager Start Date: Immediately Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am start Compensation: $26.66 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 Swing Class 3 Driver will be responsible for operating various trucks. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community. Responsibilities: In the position of Swing Class 3 Driver, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act. The safe and efficient operation of Front-End, Roll-Off, Boom, Cube Van, Rear Loader, Top Loader trucks. Must have excellent knowledge of and be familiar with the roads in Halifax, Dartmouth and surrounding areas. 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. Unlocking and locking of containers and enclosures/rooms. Collection of cardboard in the core of Halifax. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Meet or exceed performance and productivity expectations through proven results. During some periods you will be required to assist with driving for residential collections. Competencies & Qualifications: Must have a valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence. Must possess a clean driving record. 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. Overtime, holidays and/or weekends will be required at times. Effective written and verbal communication is mandatory. Excellent attendance and performance record. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record and excellent knowledge of the local road network. The position requires the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs and the flexibility to work varying schedules including overtime and weekends.