Recycling Operator and Driver

Job summary

The Recycling Operator and Driver is responsible for operating heavy equipment to manage recycled materials and performing routine maintenance. They also operate various waste collection vehicles and interact with customers to resolve service issues.

Job details

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. As a Hybrid Equipment Operator and Swing Driver with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operating heavy equipment to manage incoming recycled material, such as: front end loaders, skid steers, cardboard baler, and compactors Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices Operating a variety of waste collections vehicles as needed by the business, including roll-off, front-end, and molok trucks. Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5AM to 2:30 PM. Must be available for rotating statutory holidays, call-ins and possible Overtime. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: 2+ years’ experience running heavy equipment Valid DZ or AZ Driver’s license Clean Driving Record Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US: Competitive Wages: $35.31/h, Guaranteed 9h per day Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance 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

The Recycling Operator and Driver is responsible for operating heavy equipment to manage recycled materials and performing routine maintenance. They also operate various waste collection vehicles and interact with customers to resolve service issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment and possess a valid DZ or AZ driver's license. A clean driving record and the ability to enforce safety procedures are also required.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment operation
• Front end loader operation
• Skid steer operation
• Cardboard baler operation
• Compactor operation
• Waste collection vehicle operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Environmental practices
• Front End Loaders
• Good Driving Record
• Self-Discipline
• Safety Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Waste Collection
• Collections
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

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

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