Driver Helper

Job summary

The Driver Helper assists the garbage truck driver in safely maneuvering vehicles on-site and on the road. They are also responsible for performing routine pre- and post-route vehicle inspections and providing professional customer service.

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. Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers and helpers that care about the service provided to the community. As a Loader with us the minimum responsibilities are: Assisting garbage truck driver to safely maneuver garbage trucks onsite and on the road as needed 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 Clean driving record Local route driving experience is an asset Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages: $29.58/h Training as a DZ driver 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 Driver Helper assists the garbage truck driver in safely maneuvering vehicles on-site and on the road. They are also responsible for performing routine pre- and post-route vehicle inspections and providing professional customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a clean driving record and the ability to pass all pre-employment requirements. Previous local route driving experience is considered an asset for this position.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Waste collection
• Vehicle inspection
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Driving
• Route navigation
• Truck Driving
• Good Driving Record
• Self-Discipline
• Vehicle Inspection
• Customer Service
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Waste Collection

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Driver Helper
• Laborer
• Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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