Job Title: Front Load Truck Driver
Location: Armstrong, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you excited to step up and make a meaningful impact in a local business?
SCV Waste Solutions is a local waste provider servicing the North Okanagan and Shuswap area looking to provide the highest quality waste services in the area! We offer a wide range of services including commercial, residential, construction, liquid, hauling, and processing waste services. With a staff of over 45 dedicated employees, we are looking to add to our team so we can keep offering quality waste services.
If you take pride in operating safely, working independently, and being a dependable part of a team, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team!
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Starting rate at $27.00/hour (negotiable based on experience)
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Health Spending Account (HSA), Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
- Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation days
- Other Perks: Referral bonus and on-site parking
Position Overview:
SCV Waste Solutions is seeking a reliable and experienced Front Load Truck Driver to join our growing team based out of our Armstrong location. The Front Load Truck Driver will be responsible for operating front load trucks to collect refuse and recycling within the local region, with openness to operate our septic truck when needed considered an asset. Candidates must have a clean driving record, a strong understanding of safe vehicle operation, and the ability to navigate effectively, complete daily logbooks, and perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections. Our drivers are also expected to communicate professionally with team members and the public while representing SCV Waste Solutions with integrity and a commitment to safety and service in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate front load trucks to safely and efficiently collect refuse and recycling from designated locations within the local region.
- Perform septic tank pump-outs as needed using the company’s septic truck (training provided if necessary).
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure roadworthiness and report any issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date driver logs and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Navigate routes efficiently using maps or GPS, ensuring timely service and minimal downtime.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with dispatch, team members, and the public.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and operational procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Represent SCV Waste Solutions with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
- Assist with basic maintenance and cleanliness of assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 3 or 1 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs consistently, with the ability to push, pull, bend, and climb as needed.
- Proven experience driving large vehicles and hauling trailers with demonstrated competency.
- Ability to work independently and remain focused without supervision.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities effectively.
- Commitment to providing safe, prompt, and courteous customer service.
- Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
- Basic mechanical aptitude to assist with equipment maintenance is an asset.
- Experience in collections and material handling is considered an asset.
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*** Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
At SCV Waste Solutions, 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. SCV Waste Solutions is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 or 3 Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
