Driver / Scrap Metal Collection & Operations

Pay: Expected annual earnings of approximately $55,000–$60,000 per year

Company Overview

Toronto Metal Traders is a growing recycling and waste services company specializing in automotive scrap metal recycling and bin rental services across the Greater Toronto Area.

We work primarily with new car dealerships, repair facilities, businesses, and homeowners by providing scrap metal collection, recycling solutions, and bin rental services. Our focus is on delivering reliable service, transparent pricing, and building long-term relationships with our customers.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position combining driving, physical work, organization, and regular customer interaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing scheduled client locations throughout the GTA, collecting automotive scrap metal, maintaining professional relationships with customers, and ensuring materials are organized and processed properly.

As this position involves regular interaction with dealership managers, staff, and customers, a high level of spoken English fluency, comprehension, and professional communication is essential to perform this role effectively.

Duties

- Drive a company cargo van to service scheduled client locations.
- Collect automotive scrap metal such as brake rotors, rims, batteries, catalytic converters, starters, alternators, and other recyclable materials.
- Load and unload scrap metal from the cargo van.
- Manually lift and handle materials, with some individual items weighing 35 lbs or more.
- Segregate and organize different types and grades of scrap metal.
- Interact professionally with service managers, dealership staff, and customers.
- Issue invoices and accurately record transactions.
- Follow a structured pickup route throughout the GTA.
- Maintain organization of materials, paperwork, and inventory.
- Use a smartphone for routing, communication, photos,



and reporting as required.
- Assist with general yard and warehouse duties when necessary.

Qualifications

- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Strong spoken English fluency and comprehension are essential requirements of this position. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly, confidently, and independently with customers, dealership managers, and staff throughout the workday. Applicants who do not meet this communication requirement will not be considered for the position.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently, including handling materials weighing 35 lbs or more.
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently, follow directions accurately, and manage a structured daily route.
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and professional when representing the company at customer locations.
- Comfortable using a smartphone for routing, communication, photos, and reporting.

Nice to Have

- Experience operating a hooklift truck, roll-off truck, or bin truck.
- Experience driving a cargo van.
- Previous experience in recycling, waste management, automotive, delivery, or a similar industry.

Pre-Employment Requirements

- Successful candidates will be required to provide a recent Criminal Record Check before employment begins.
- A driver's abstract and proof of automobile insurance history may be requested as part of the hiring process.




- Candidates must be insurable under the company's commercial auto insurance policy.
- Any misrepresentation of driving history, licence status, or criminal background may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment.

Growth Opportunity This role offers the chance to gain experience operating a variety of company vehicles and equipment, including cargo vans and hooklift trucks.

As the company continues to grow, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in operations, routing, customer service, sales, and business development.

Additional commission-based compensation may be available for generating new accounts and bringing new business to the company.

Compensation

- Expected annual earnings of approximately $55,000–$60,000 following successful completion of probation.
- The first month will be a probationary and training period paid at $22 per hour.
- During the probationary period, shifts are expected to be approximately 5–6 hours per day while training, performance, and workload are evaluated.
- Upon successful completion of probation, compensation will transition to the agreed salary or compensation structure.
- Quarterly bonuses may be awarded based on individual performance, company performance, and overall contribution to the business.
- Compensation structure can be discussed based on experience.
- Open to either employee or subcontractor arrangements where appropriate.

Schedule

- Monday to Friday.
- Primarily day shifts.
- Occasional weekend work may be required to support operational needs, including bin deliveries, exchanges, pickups, or customer service requirements.
- Weekend work is expected to be infrequent and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

📌 Scrap Metal Collection Driver (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Toronto Metal Traders
📍 Richmond Hill