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Class 3 Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Safely operate a garbage truck to collect solid waste along assigned routes while following route sheets. Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain professional interactions with customers.

  • On-site
  • Coquitlam, BC
  • Posted Aug 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

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. Pay: $32.45/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am start time Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are: Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Reading route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher. Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires. Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed. Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. What We Need From You: Valid Class 3 drivers license Clean driving record 2+ years of local route driving experience Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages 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 may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. 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.

What you’ll do

Safely operate a garbage truck to collect solid waste along assigned routes while following route sheets. Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain professional interactions with customers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 driver's license and a clean driving record. A minimum of 2 years of local route driving experience is required.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company match • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Employee assistant program • Scholarship opportunities • Employee stock purchase plan • Life insurance • Short term disability insurance • Long term disability insurance

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • Customer servicePreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Garbage truck operation
  • Route navigation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance
  • Time management
  • Professional communication
  • Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
  • Good Driving Record
  • Self-Discipline
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Customer Service
  • Waste Management
  • Waste Collection
  • Time Management

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Trades
  • Garbage Truck Driver
  • Waste Truck Driver
  • Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Additional details

Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week