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Class 3 Curbside Recycling Driver/Collector

Emterra Groupabout 17 hours ago
Quesnel, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages with annual increases
Comprehensive health benefits: drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

About the role

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).

We’re looking for a hands-on Class 3 Driver / Recycling Collector to join our Quesnel team. This is a physically active job where you’ll be in and out of the truck throughout the day, collecting recycling by hand and loading it into the hopper. It’s not automated collection and you’ll play a direct role in helping keep our communities clean and safe.

If you enjoy being outdoors, staying active on the job, and want steady, local work with competitive pay and benefits, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

  • Safely operate Class 3 motor vehicles with air brakes;
  • Complete daily collection routes on schedule;
  • Safely collect residential recycle blue boxes;
  • Perform curbside residential recycling collection — including lifting, carrying, and loading material into the truck hopper;
  • Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete related documentation;
  • Effectively communicate with Route Supervisor regarding any issues on route;
  • Deliver the recycling to the recycle processing facility;
  • Work Tuesday to Friday ( 4–6 days/month in Prince George; transportation provided);
  • Provide a professional collection service and promoting a positive company image;
  • Observe safe work practices;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

What You Bring

  • Class 3 license with air brake endorsement.
  • Clean driver’s abstract. Applicants must provide a valid driver’s abstract dated within the last 5 days.
  • At least 2 years of driving experience preferred.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle a manual collection job (lifting and repetitive movement required).
  • Ability to establish effective professional relationships with customers and co-workers.
  • Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs.
  • Willingness to work overtime when needed.
  • Strong English communication skills.
  • Punctual, reliable, team player.
  • Experience in waste/recycling or a similar industry is an asset.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

  • Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
  • Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
  • Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
  • Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
  • Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
  • Employee discount programs!
  • Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow!
  • Ability to have impact and make change!

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 maintaining an 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

About Emterra Group

Environmental Services
501-1000

Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste, corporate sustainability and environmental impact goals.

Emterra Group offers innovative and comprehensive waste & recycling solutions that increase waste diversion while delivering cost savings. With 1000 employees, a fleet of 500+ trucks, and 20 recycling plant and office locations, the Emterra Group of companies consists of:

Emterra Environmental & Emterra Environmental USA – Provides waste audit, collections, waste disposal, recyclables processing and commodities marketing services in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Michigan.

Emterra Tire Recycling – Collects and recycles used, discarded and un-saleable tires, recovering 100% of tire materials. This facility serves Ontario.

Canadian Liquids Processors Ltd. – The only recycling facility of its kind in Canada, CLP provides confidential and secure liquid recycling and product destruction services for un-saleable consumable liquids, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Wastes are converted into ethanol and renewable energy while recycling 100% of all packaging. CLP serves businesses Canada-wide.