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Day shift – no weekends
About Acorn Waste Service
Acorn Waste Service is a full-service waste collection company with a diverse fleet of collection vehicles serving several communities in Guelph and Waterloo Region.
The Acorn Team
Our team members value our clients and are passionate about efficient and friendly service. We pride ourselves in our team spirit – our team members strive to support each other in their roles. Mutual respect is key in our workplace. We are looking for more good people to join our team!
We offer a competitive employee benefits package
Extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, paramedical services (eg. Chiro, Physio); includes dependent coverage.
This position is a combination Foreman and Driver/Collector role. It is a steady day shift. No evenings or weekends, Friday afternoons off. Starts early morning (6:30am)
Foreman Responsibilities
- Directs workflow to field crew and ensures all routes are covered and properties serviced
- Responds to any employee questions or concerns; conflict resolution
- Ensures employees are adhering to Acorn customer service standards, CVOR legislation/rules, and truck and equipment safety requirements
- Facilitates weekly meetings with the crew
- Ensures safe work habits
- Collects daily route check-ins from field crew
- Assigns junk pickups to crew
- Re-routes drivers to compensate for any vehicle emergencies, staff absences, or last-minute extra pickups (coordinates with Route Scheduler)
- Coordinates with Fleet Coordinator to maintain fleet maintenance/operations
- Contributes ideas for streamlining processes
Driver/Collector Responsibilities
- Drives/operates Haul-All truck
- Dumps garbage and recycling bins, and collects bags at curbs of townhouses (includes throwing bags into truck)
- Takes to local transfer stations or landfill sites in an efficient and appropriate manner; includes removal of bulk items
- Cleans up, when required
- Follows a designated route; routes change daily
- Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, heavy lifting (must be able to lift up to 50 lbs)
Key Attributes
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Time and priority management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
- Work in all types of outdoor environmental conditions
- Advanced driving skills, safety oriented
- Navigation skills and mechanically inclined
Requirements:
- G Driver’s Licence
- Must have 5-year clean driver’s extract
- Steel-toed boots
- Working cell phone for daily communications
Resume required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
