Seasonal Helper

Job summary

The driver helper assists with the manual collection of solid waste, recycling, and yard waste along designated routes. They also support the driver with vehicle maneuvers, maintain cleanliness at collection sites, and perform basic equipment safety checks.

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 driver helpers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver helper with us the minimum responsibilities are: Assisting with the collection of solid waste by manually loading garbage, recycling, and yard waste into the truck on designated routes. Assisting the garbage truck driver with backing and other maneuvers Stepping on and off the garbage truck repeatedly throughout the day in a safe and efficient manner. Following route sheets and instructions from the driver or dispatcher to ensure all stops are serviced. Maintaining cleanliness around collection and dumping areas by picking up any spilled waste. Performing basic safety checks on equipment and reporting any issues to the driver or supervisor. Interacting professionally and courteously with customers when necessary. Performing other related duties as assigned by the driver or supervisor. ​What We Need From You: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly and working in all weather conditions. Comfortable with repetitive motion, including walking, bending, lifting, and climbing. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Previous experience in waste collection or manual labor is an asset. Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages: $25.18/h Seasonal hours: April to December Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan 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 with the manual collection of solid waste, recycling, and yard waste along designated routes. They also support the driver with vehicle maneuvers, maintain cleanliness at collection sites, and perform basic equipment safety checks.

Requirements

Candidates must be capable of physically demanding work, including repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs in all weather conditions. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a reliable work ethic are required for this role.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program • Scholarship Opportunities • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Waste collection
• Manual labor
• Heavy lifting
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Safety compliance
• Route navigation
• Equipment maintenance
• Truck Driving
• Self-Discipline
• Strong Work Ethic
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cleanliness
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Waste Collection

Job areas

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