Top Benefits
About the role
Why Choose Us We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
Hourly rate : $19.72 Shift timing : Monday to Friday, early morning start.
Responsibilities We are seeking a hardworking and dependable Residential Swamper to join our team. The swamper will assist the driver with residential waste collection, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient service. The ideal candidate must be physically fit, capable of handling 10–15 tons of material per day, and committed to maintaining a high standard of service. As a Driver Helper with us the minimum responsibilities are:
- Assist the driver on a designated residential waste collection route.
- Manually load residential garbage, recycling, or organics into the truck hopper.
- Handle an average of 10–15 tons of waste per day efficiently and safely.
- Navigate and manage carts, bins, and loose materials from curbside to truck.
- Communicate effectively with the driver to ensure safe operation and navigation.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment during and after collection.
- Demonstrate courteous and professional interaction with residents when necessary.
- Follow company safety protocols and municipal waste collection regulations.
What We Need From Our Driver Helpers
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Clean driving record
- Willing and able to do strong physical work (lift up to 50 lbs continuously), outdoors in All weather conditions
- Proven ability or willingness to handle 10–15 tons of material daily.
- Previous experience in waste collection, construction, or other labor-intensive roles preferred.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
What You’ll Get From Us
- Competitive Wages
- Training as a Commercial driver
- Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Not the right fit? Search for Driver Helper jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba
About Waste Connections of Canada
Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.
At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.
Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.
On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Why Choose Us We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
Hourly rate : $19.72 Shift timing : Monday to Friday, early morning start.
Responsibilities We are seeking a hardworking and dependable Residential Swamper to join our team. The swamper will assist the driver with residential waste collection, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient service. The ideal candidate must be physically fit, capable of handling 10–15 tons of material per day, and committed to maintaining a high standard of service. As a Driver Helper with us the minimum responsibilities are:
- Assist the driver on a designated residential waste collection route.
- Manually load residential garbage, recycling, or organics into the truck hopper.
- Handle an average of 10–15 tons of waste per day efficiently and safely.
- Navigate and manage carts, bins, and loose materials from curbside to truck.
- Communicate effectively with the driver to ensure safe operation and navigation.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment during and after collection.
- Demonstrate courteous and professional interaction with residents when necessary.
- Follow company safety protocols and municipal waste collection regulations.
What We Need From Our Driver Helpers
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Clean driving record
- Willing and able to do strong physical work (lift up to 50 lbs continuously), outdoors in All weather conditions
- Proven ability or willingness to handle 10–15 tons of material daily.
- Previous experience in waste collection, construction, or other labor-intensive roles preferred.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
What You’ll Get From Us
- Competitive Wages
- Training as a Commercial driver
- Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Not the right fit? Search for Driver Helper jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba
About Waste Connections of Canada
Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.
At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.
Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.
On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.