Job Title: Collections Driver
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you ready to make a difference in the recycling and waste management industry?
At BluPlanet Recycling, we believe that every team member plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future. As a recognized leader in Calgary, Alberta’s recycling and waste management industry, we are excited to expand our team of dedicated professionals who share our passion for exceptional service and sustainability. Here, you’ll find a supportive and dynamic workplace culture that not only values your commitment to clients but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the community.
If you’re eager to contribute to a greener tomorrow while thriving in a positive and collaborative environment, then we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
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Competitive Compensation: Starting rate at $26.50–$28.00/hour (negotiable based on experience)
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Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, Health Spending Account (HSA), Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP), and Profit-sharing Program
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Work-Life Balance: Regular work week schedule and paid vacation days
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Other Perks: Gym membership reimbursement, performance incentives, and annual bonus
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Collections Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and customer service while effectively managing a physically demanding role. This position involves efficiently navigating multi-stop routes efficiently, with each route consisting of 80 to 100 stops per day, ensuring the timely collection of materials, and maintaining a high standard of service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute daily collection routes with efficiency and courtesy, adhering to established schedules.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
- Physically move collection bins from waste enclosures to the collection vehicle, ensuring bins are returned to their proper locations post-collection.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of client sites before departure.
- Collaborate with the operations team to provide ongoing feedback and recommendations for route improvements.
- Utilize app-based routing software for real-time navigation and documentation of on-site issues.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assist with overflow routes, as well as shop and yard tasks as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Q (airbrake) endorsement.
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience in Class 3 vehicles, specifically in multi-stop routes.
- Clean commercial driver’s abstract.
- Strong physical ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Basic knowledge of truck maintenance is an asset.
At BluPlanet Recycling, we are an inclusive and diverse team with an entrepreneurial spirit. Accountability, Safety, and Care are fundamental to our culture and our operations. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. BluPlanet Recycling is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
