The Waste & Recycling Helper plays a vital role in keeping our communities clean and safe. Working alongside a driver, you will be responsible for collecting solid waste and recyclable materials from residential and commercial routes, operating truck compaction equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to safety standards.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage
- 100% company-paid perks (no out-of-pocket premiums)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- RRSP matching program
- Boot and prescription safety glasses allowance
- Uniforms provided
- Fair vacation practices
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive work environment

Key Responsibilities Field Operations & Route Maintenance

- Collection & Loading: Collect solid waste, organic, and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside; load materials into the rear/side compartments of the vehicle.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate hydraulic compaction equipment and mechanism controls on the truck.
- Route Efficiency: Work with the driver and route supervisor to follow predetermined route standards and suggest efficiency improvements.
- Sorting & Material Handling: Sort materials into designated compartments as required; assist with sorting, cleaning carts, managing pallets/containers, and operating warehouse compactors as needed.

Vehicle & Driver Support

- Driver Assistance: Direct the driver during backing maneuvers and tight-space navigation to ensure safe vehicle operation.
- Pre-Route Audits: Verify the truck is equipped with necessary tools (e.g., broom, shovel, spill kits) prior to departing the branch.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Assist the driver in keeping the interior cab and exterior of the vehicle clean and well-maintained.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

- Safety Protocols: Strictly follow all personal, vehicle, and equipment safety checks. Comply with federal, state/provincial, local, and company safety rules.
- PPE Adherence: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times (e.g., high-visibility safety vest, work boots, safety glasses, gloves).
- Prohibited Items: Identify and tag prohibited waste items, notify the driver/supervisor, and remove non-compliant items from carts or cans.
- Meetings & Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in mandatory branch and safety meetings.

Customer & Qualified Service

- Professional Representation: Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude when interacting with customers and the public.
- Issue Reporting: Immediately report customer concerns, damaged equipment, or route obstacles to the driver or supervisor.
- General Support: Perform other operational duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Experience: 1–3 months of related experience (labor, route assistance, or waste management) preferred, but not required.
- Driver’s License:



Valid driver’s license is a plus, but not required.
- Safety Compliance: Must meet all company criteria for performing safety-sensitive functions, including passing applicable background/drug screenings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and the public.
- Ability to understand and execute instructions with limited supervision.
- Capability to learn and safely operate truck mechanisms and route tools.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

- Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and balancing throughout the shift.
- Manual Lifting: Ability to manually lift and carry up to 65 lbs regularly.
- Team Lifting: Ability to push, pull, or move up to 100 lbs with assistance.
- Vision Capabilities: Must have good depth perception, peripheral vision, close/distance vision, and color recognition.

Work Environment

- Outdoor Exposure: Work in an outdoor field environment up to 100% of the shift, exposed to varying weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, cold, high humidity).
- Safety Hazards: Continuous work in motor vehicle traffic conditions, around moving

The Waste & Recycling Helper plays a vital role in keeping our communities clean and safe. Working alongside a driver, you will be responsible for collecting solid waste and recyclable materials from residential and commercial routes, operating truck compaction equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to safety standards.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage
- 100% company-paid benefits (no out-of-pocket premiums)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- RRSP matching program
- Boot and prescription safety glasses allowance
- Uniforms provided
- Fair vacation practices
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive work environment

Key Responsibilities Field Operations & Route Maintenance

- Collection & Loading: Collect solid waste, organic, and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside; load materials into the rear/side compartments of the vehicle.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate hydraulic compaction equipment and mechanism controls on the truck.
- Route Efficiency: Work with the driver and route supervisor to follow predetermined route standards and suggest efficiency improvements.
- Sorting & Material Handling: Sort materials into designated compartments as required; assist with sorting, cleaning carts, managing pallets/containers, and operating warehouse compactors as needed.





Vehicle & Driver Support

- Driver Assistance: Direct the driver during backing maneuvers and tight-space navigation to ensure safe vehicle operation.
- Pre-Route Audits: Verify the truck is equipped with necessary tools (e.g., broom, shovel, spill kits) prior to departing the branch.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Assist the driver in keeping the interior cab and exterior of the vehicle clean and well-maintained.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

- Safety Protocols: Strictly follow all personal, vehicle, and equipment safety checks. Comply with federal, state/provincial, local, and company safety rules.
- PPE Adherence: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times (e.g., high-visibility safety vest, work boots, safety glasses, gloves).
- Prohibited Items: Identify and tag prohibited waste items, notify the driver/supervisor, and remove non-compliant items from carts or cans.
- Meetings & Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in mandatory branch and safety meetings.

Customer & Professional Service

- Professional Representation: Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude when interacting with customers and the public.
- Issue Reporting: Immediately report customer concerns, damaged equipment, or route obstacles to the driver or supervisor.
- General Support: Perform other operational duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Experience: 1–3 months of related experience (labor, route assistance, or waste management) preferred, but not required.
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license is a plus, but not required.
- Safety Compliance: Must meet all company criteria for performing safety-sensitive functions, including passing applicable background/drug screenings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and the public.
- Ability to understand and execute instructions with limited supervision.
- Capability to learn and safely operate truck mechanisms and route tools.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

- Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and balancing throughout the shift.
- Manual Lifting: Ability to manually lift and carry up to 65 lbs regularly.
- Team Lifting: Ability to push, pull, or move up to 100 lbs with assistance.
- Vision Capabilities: Must have good depth perception, peripheral vision, close/distance vision, and color recognition.

Work Environment

- Outdoor Exposure: Work in an outdoor field environment up to 100% of the shift, exposed to varying weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, cold, high humidity).
- Safety Hazards: Continuous work in motor vehicle traffic conditions, around moving

Job ID: R39073 Job Profile: Helper - U

Job Country: Canada

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