Garbage/Recycling Driver
12 hours ago
Ottawa, Canada
Bluewater-Recycling-Association-
Full-time
€54,000 - €74,000 Contract
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The Bluewater Recycling Association, based in Huron Park near Exeter, has immediate openings for the position of Garbage/Recycling Driver.
Reporting to the Fleet Manager, as a Driver you will be a key player in the operation of one of the Association's waste and recycling vehicles.
Why you should work for us
- Competitive salary ($30.82/hour to start) with yearly increases.
- Healthcare benefits including dental, vision, disability & life insurance
- Overtime after 8 hours per day & 40 hours per week
- A generous clothing allowance
- Paid day off for birthdays Main Duties:
- Operate designated vehicle on scheduled route, stopping to collect all Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Material placed out for collection using automated arm with joystick.
- Deliver collected items to material recovery facility or to the landfill and dump compartments in designated areas.
- Operate the scale and record gross, tare, and net weights upon every collection.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a clean CVOR and Drivers Abstract.
- At least 2 years of recent experience driving a DZ class vehicle full time.
- Experience operating a joystick would be an asset.
- Experience operating a side loader would be an asset.
- Have an enjoyable personality with an ability to communicate with the public.
Working Hours
Monday-Friday starting @6:00am. Daily hours vary from 8-12 hours. The successful candidate must have flexibility in their
working hours
as these change based on business need. We work all statutory holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Years Day. Physical Demands:
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Ascending and descending ladders.
- Repeating motions that include the hands, wrists and fingers, particularly the left hand.
- Remaining in a stationary, seated position for prolonged periods.
- Exposure to noisy, hot and foul-smelling environments. Application Deadline Sunday, October 25th @ 11:59pm Bluewater Recycling Association is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources in any of the following ways, email: jobs@bra.org or phone: 519-228-6678 x234.
- Competitive salary ($30.82/hour to start) with yearly increases.
- Healthcare benefits including dental, vision, disability & life insurance
- Overtime after 8 hours per day & 40 hours per week
- A generous clothing allowance
- Paid day off for birthdays Main Duties:
- Operate designated vehicle on scheduled route, stopping to collect all Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Material placed out for collection using automated arm with joystick.
- Deliver collected items to material recovery facility or to the landfill and dump compartments in designated areas.
- Operate the scale and record gross, tare, and net weights upon every collection.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a clean CVOR and Drivers Abstract.
- At least 2 years of recent experience driving a DZ class vehicle full time.
- Experience operating a joystick would be an asset.
- Experience operating a side loader would be an asset.
- Have an enjoyable personality with an ability to communicate with the public.
Working Hours
Monday-Friday starting @6:00am. Daily hours vary from 8-12 hours. The successful candidate must have flexibility in their
working hours
as these change based on business need. We work all statutory holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Years Day. Physical Demands:
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Ascending and descending ladders.
- Repeating motions that include the hands, wrists and fingers, particularly the left hand.
- Remaining in a stationary, seated position for prolonged periods.
- Exposure to noisy, hot and foul-smelling environments. Application Deadline Sunday, October 25th @ 11:59pm Bluewater Recycling Association is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources in any of the following ways, email: jobs@bra.org or phone: 519-228-6678 x234.