Job Postings

Jobs Available – September, 2023:
1. Full-Time Truck Driver – air brakes required
2. Full-Time Swamper – entry level

1. Full-Time Truck Driver Positions Available

Ridge Meadows Recycling Society has truck driver positions available immediately.

The positions are full time (40 hours/week plus overtime) and pay $26.46/hour. Union job with benefits starting after probation period, including extended health, paid days off, and self-directed RRSP. Overtime opportunities. Please send in your application ASAP.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
-Responsible for timely pickup of recyclable commodities at curbside residences, apartments, townhouses, offices, & businesses (as assigned)
-Responsible for driving recycling truck & commodity pickup (“swamping”)
-Maintain Daily Inspection Report of truck & equipment
-Maintain accurate Tonnage & Milage Reports
-Complete all required reports & paperwork as assigned
-Clear Driving Abstract – to be supplied with application
-Ability to operate other job-related equipment (eg. bin tippers, pallet jacks)
-Public Relations & Customer Service – ability to answer questions & handle individual customer concerns
-Responsible for overseeing Swampers and ensuring their safety
-Processing recyclables at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot
-Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
-Truck driving experience
-Able to perform physical labour such as lifting, bending & running
-Able to work in all weather conditions
-Understand and adhere to safety requirements

Qualifications:
-Air Brake Licence              -First Aid (asset)
-Must be bondable
-Must have good communication skills (polite & professional)
*Note: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Send resume & cover letter via email to Gary Gratton, Supervisor, at gary@rmrecycling.org

Online application form below. Applications & resumes can be also submitted in person at the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society office, 10092 – 236th Street (at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot office)

2. Full-Time Swamper Positions Available

Ridge Meadows Recycling Society has Swamper positions available immediately.

The positions are full time (40 hours/week) and pay $20.76/hour. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 3pm with possible overtime. Union job with benefits starting after probation period, including extended health, paid days off, and self-directed RRSP. Overtime opportunities. Please send in your application ASAP.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
-Ensure efficient pickup of commodities placed curbside
-Lift & empty all recycling bags & boxes into truck bins
-Sort all recyclable commodities into appropriate bins
-Return boxes to appropriate location
-Processing materials at the Recycling Depot (as required)
-Clean-up & maintenance as directed.
-Able to perform physical labour such as lifting, bending & running
-Able to work in all weather conditions
-Understand and adhere to safety requirements

*Note: Individuals will be required to do repetitive lifting and work outdoors in all weather conditions. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Send resume & cover letter to Gary Gratton, Supervisor, at gary@rmrecycling.org

Online application form below. Applications & resumes can be also submitted in person at the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society office, 10092 – 236th Street (at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot office).