Class 5 Recycling Driver

Job Description:

URBAN IMPACT OFFERS FULL TIME HOURS

We are looking for Class 5 Drivers with Air Brakes endorsement, a strong customer service focus, and great people skills. A passion for the environment is a big plus

Being a Driver at Urban Impact can be a fun, educational and rewarding experience. Drivers will learn how to safely and efficiently operate Urban Impact vehicles, the logistics of the recycling business and how the whole process works.

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Our drivers go the extra mile Our drivers interact with customers and members of the public daily and have a heightened responsibility to represent our brand, our team members, and values.

Job Requirements and Qualifications 

• Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with Air Brakes endorsement
• Additional Driver's Licenses are an asset
• Previous driving experience is a plus, however if you don't have any experience and are willing to learn, we will gladly train you
• Must have sound knowledge of Lower Mainland roadways
• Great customer service skills
• Able to demonstrate safe lifting practices of up to 50 lbs
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Previous driving experience is a plus, however if you don't have any experience and are willing to learn, we will gladly train you

Job Responsibilities  

• This position reports directly to the Trucking Manager
• Responsible for daily pre and post trip inspections
• Complete an assigned daily route as assigned
• Ensure safe operation of a truck, while driving, loading and unloading
• Drive and position vehicle safely at customer pick up locations, ensure safe pick up and lifting of containers
• Daily route consists of driving to customer sites, setting, lifting and emptying bins into front-end vehicle, and returning the bin to the original location
• Ensure assigned routes are completed in a timely and safe manner
• Ensure that all protocols are followed while dumping loads at municipal recycling/waste facilities
• Attend all Safety or Tool Box Meetings, comply with Urban Impact policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Competitive Benefits

We offer a superior compensation package including

• Competitive starting hourly rate
• Pay enhancer after probation and for air brake endorsement
• Performance bonus
• Profit Sharing
• RRSP matching
• Enhanced Health Benefits plan including Medical and Dental coverage
• New Health Savings Account
• Incentives for workplace wellness and health
• And even an incentive for getting to work in an environmentally friendly way
• All staff must be fully vaccinated

Please Note:

• All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check.
• Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About Urban Impact

Urban Impact is a dynamic workplace with a culture that values and promotes learning opportunities. We promote within and have a referral bonus program.

We are a close-knit group, all motivated to work diligently to meet the high expectations of our customers. We strive to make the company a rewarding place to work, where employees feel that they are doing meaningful work and their contributions make a difference.

We offer an exciting, motivating and challenging team environment to fully develop your individual potential. To support continuing growth, we are looking for people with ideas, people who make a difference and are focused on being the best.

We would like to thank you for your interest in Urban Impact. Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Offers of employment are dependent upon the satisfactory results arising from the required security screening for this position:

• Review of the National Safety code Driver's Abstract (N Print)
• Reference Verification