Saint John- Class 3 Driver​/Picker Residential Waste

Location: 397B City Road, Saint John, New Brunswick

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To: Route Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30am OR 6:00am start

Compensation: $24.34 per hour

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

The Class 3 Driver/Picker is responsible for operating various waste collection vehicles to pick up recycling, garbage, paper/cardboard, and organics from both residential and commercial customers. The role involves providing dependable customer service, safely transporting collected materials to transfer stations or disposal sites, and following established routes, schedules, and regulations.

As a Class 3 Driver/Picker, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Complete various waste stream collection from residential and commercial customers.
• Provide customers with reliable and high-quality customer service as the proper disposal of the waste streams are vital to the health and well-being of the residents of the community that you are servicing.
• Collect and transport the various waste streams to local transfer stations, compost facilities or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Adhere to the collection and delivery schedule while following all relevant policies and procedures of the Company, Department of Environment as well as the by-laws of the Municipality in which you are working.

• Ability to adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid and clean Class 3 or higher driver’s license, and an air brake endorsement are mandatory.
• Must be a team player and proven safe working habits.
• Previous driving experience is a requirement.
• Excellent attendance record is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is a must as start and end times may vary.
• A physically fit lifestyle would be a benefit and previous waste industry experience would be considered an asset. The ability to push, pull, and lift heavy bins repetitively is required.
• Must be available to work Saturdays when required as well as to help with the residential collection process from time-to-time by working on a collection truck.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

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