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Class 3 Driver - Front End

Waste Connections

Waste Connections

Software Engineering
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
CAD 27.27-27.27 / hour
Posted on May 8, 2025

Why Choose Us:

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are:

Experienced **Front End Garbage Truck Driver** with $27.27 as starting rate

If you are looking for a great place to work, a change from your current setting, or want to be a part of a positive team culture, then we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Driver ensures safe operation of a truck, while driving, loading/unloading. The driver drives to customer location for pick up, and hoists bin onto truck to empty contents using a hydraulic lift. The driver proceeds to subsequent customers until the truck has a full load, and then dumps the load at a transfer station before continuing customer pickups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe operation of a truck, while driving and loading.
  • Drive to customer location for pickup, and position truck safely to ensure an easy lift.
  • Hoist bin onto truck and empty contents using hydraulic lift. (Note: for side load, roll bins and hook on side of truck to lift)
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through reliable service.
  • Complete special pickups, as requested by Dispatcher.
  • Dump contents at designated transfer station or landfill.
  • Drive to transfer station to weigh vehicle.
  • Provide run sheet to Dispatch to sequence run in TRUX.
  • Pre and Post trip inspections.
  • Document any concerns to be checked by mechanic and complete VCR.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have a valid Class 3 or 1 MB Drivers license
  • Must be able to supply steel toe boots.
  • Capable of problem solving, critical thinking, job task planning, map/address reading, organizing and significant use of memory.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a criminal record check and drug test.
  • Must be able to supply a clean, commercial driver abstract.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Fast paced environment.
  • Able to perform physical labor including pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulder, standing, stooping, crouching, bending and carrying over 50 lbs.
  • Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Guaranteed 10-hour shift/day
  • This is not a “just driving” job. This position contains approximately 80% driving & 20% labor.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.