– Truck Driver The Bottle Depot Position Overview The Bottle Depot is seeking a reliable, customer-focused Truck Driver to join our expanding commercial recycling team. This role is essential to supporting our pick-up operations throughout Greater Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving record, strong problem-solving abilities, and confidence driving a 5-ton truck in dense urban areas, including Downtown Vancouver.

The majority of pickups will be serviced loading either roller totes or an electric pallet jack onto a power tailgate. Key Responsibilities

- Complete scheduled commercial recycling pick-ups across Vancouver and surrounding regions.
- Safely operate a 5-ton truck, including maneuvering in tight alleys, busy downtown streets, and commercial loading bays.
- Perform both dock-to-dock pick-ups and hand-loaded stops depending on customer requirements.
- Use a power pallet jack and power tailgate for loading and unloading materials.
- Deliver superior customer service and maintain a professional, courteous presence at all times.
- Communicate with logistics regarding route progress, customer notes, delays, or challenges.
- Complete a daily end of day report outlining any notes, and if any pickups could not be completed and why.
- Maintain accurate service records, manifests, and load documentation.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and road regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Clean driving record (Driver’s Abstract required).




- Experience operating 5-ton trucks in urban environments; Downtown Vancouver experience is an asset.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, overnights and occasional weekends.
- Solid customer service skills with the ability to engage professionally with clients and teammates.
- Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions at pick-up sites.
- Comfortable using a power jack and power tailgate (training available).
- Ability to lift and move materials for hand-loaded stops as required.
- Steel toe boots and long pants are required- reimbursements available.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages
- $3 Premium for shifts starting between 10pm-2am
- Health benefits after 6 months
- Bonuses based on performance
- Opportunity to work with a growing and community-focused company
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training
- Opportunities for advancement within The Bottle Depot’s expanding operations

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6A 2L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you Available to work Weekends?
- Are you able to work early mornings and overnight shifts when needed?

Experience:
- Power Tailgate: 1 year (preferred)
- Power Jack: 2 years (preferred)
- 5 Ton Truck Driving: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- clean drivers abstract (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 5 Ton Truck Driver (Vancouver)
🏢 895512259
📍 Vancouver