Driver - Class 3

West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there's nothing left – that is when we've done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply, and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit  to learn more.

Based out of our Calgary Plant, the Class 3 Driver  is responsible for safely operating company vehicles while following instructions and routes from the Fleet Dispatcher or Fleet Superintendent. The role requires the delivery of exceptional customer service when interacting with customers. Often viewed as the face of the Company, Drivers are expected to act professionally both on the road and at locations of service when dealing with customers and the public.

  
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Build a sustainable career at a reputable company with more than 50 years of stable business operations in Western CanadaRetain a full-time schedule while maintaining the ability to enjoy the work-life balance benefits of staying local to southern AlbertaComprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefitsGenerous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year of employment

Take a look at our About Us video here:  .  

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITES

•    Drive scheduled routes based on instructions from the Fleet Dispatcher and/or Fleet Superintendent to collect grease trap materials at customer's locations

•    Service grease traps and empty grease trap trucks as required

•    Maintain tools and equipment (hoses, grease trap tools, wands, etc.), and spill response kits

•    As per Receiving and Processing Used Cooking Oils standard operating procedures, pick up used cooking oil from bins, barrels, Frontline, and other customer bulk cooking oil tanks

•    Pick up material from various locations including processors, butcher shops, supermarkets, retailers, etc., while following strict guidelines for specified risk material handling

•    Load materials from customers and customer locations into bone and fat trucks

•    Unload materials at transfer stations from bone and fat trucks if applicable

•    Ensure the safe and proper handling of raw material picked-up from customers

•    Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections

•    Report issues or concerns related to vehicle maintenance, damaged traps and/or equipment or Customer to the Fleet Maintenance / Dispatcher in a timely manner

•    Operate all equipment safely and efficiently

•    Follow safety protocols and other procedures as dictated by WCRL or the customer's requirements

•    Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands

•    Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities

•    Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies 

•    Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values

•    Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Possession of a valid Class 3 Driver's Licence with a clean abstract

•    Strong knowledge of the Central and Southern Alberta area

•    Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills

•    Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment such as grease trap lids, up to 50 lbs, without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance

•    Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily

•    Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME BY CLICKING THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON BELOW. 

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity, however, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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