Residential Recycling Driver – Class 3

About Recycling Alternative and Your Role Within

Recycling Alternative is a Social Purpose business, passionate about reducing waste in our community and committed to ‘Transforming Our Wasteful Ways’. We work with our clients and customers to manage & reduce their waste through best practices program design, innovation, information, education, engagement, including service delivery excellence.

Position Summary for Class 5 Driver

Recycling Alternative (RA) will begin servicing the Multi-Unit Residential Building recycling collection in Downtown Vancouver and False Creek in early 2026. We’re hiring a professional and reliable Class 3 driver to operate a dual-stream packer truck on scheduled residential recycling routes. You’ll be responsible for safe operation of the vehicle, performing multi-unit residential pickups, and helping keep the route running efficiently. This is a physical, hands-on role where you’ll be getting in and out of the truck regularly and assisting with loading.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a dual-stream packer truck on assigned residential routes
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Assist with curbside loading and separation of materials
• Ensure material is compacted and stored safely on board the truck
• Monitor collection material for contamination
• Communicate with dispatch and leadership throughout the day
• Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
• Deliver friendly, respectful service in residential neighbourhoods
• Load and unload recycling material (lifting up to 50 lbs)
• Communicate with dispatch throughout the day

Qualifications

• Class 3 Driver’s Licence with clean driving abstract
• Minimum 2 years commercial driving experience
• Physically capable of loading materials throughout the shift
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of the Vancouver area is an asset
• Experience in recycling or waste handling is helpful, but not required
• Has Air Brake Endorsement.
• Team player with a positive, collaborative attitude.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday to Thursday – 4×10 hour shifts
• Occasional overtime may be required

Compensation & Benefits

• $32.00 per hour
• 50% employer-paid extended medical & dental
• Subsidized transit pass
• Supportive team environment with long-term staff
• Meaningful work that contributes to environmental improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live in Metro Vancouver?

Experience:

• truck driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 3 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person