About this role
*Job Description ? Truck Driver The Bottle Depot Position Overview *The Bottle Depot is seeking a reliable, customer-focused *Truck Driver* to join our expanding commercial recycling team. This role is essential to supporting our pick-up operations throughout Greater Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving record, strong problem-solving abilities, and confidence driving a 5-ton truck in dense urban areas, including Downtown Vancouver. The majority of pickups will be serviced loading either roller totes or an electric pallet jack onto a power tailgate. *Key Responsibilities*
* Complete scheduled commercial recycling pick-ups across Vancouver and surrounding regions. * Safely operate a *5-ton truck*, including maneuvering in tight alleys, busy downtown streets, and commercial loading bays. * Perform both *dock-to-dock pick-ups* and *hand-loaded stops* depending on customer requirements. * Use a *power pallet jack* and *power tailgate* for loading and unloading materials. * Deliver superior customer service and maintain a professional, courteous presence at all times. * Communicate with logistics regarding route progress, customer notes, delays, or challenges. * Complete a daily end of day report outlining any notes, and if any pickups could not be completed and why. * Maintain accurate service records, manifests, and load documentation. * Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly. * Adhere to all safety procedures and road regulations.
*Qualifications & Requirements*
* *Clean driving record* (Driver?s Abstract required). * Experience operating *5-ton trucks* in urban environments; Downtown Vancouver experience is an asset. * *Flexible availability*, including early mornings, overnights and occasional weekends. * Strong *customer service skills* with the ability to engage professionally with clients and teammates. * Effective *problem-solving skills* and the ability to adapt to changing conditions at pick-up sites. * Comfortable using a *power jack* and *power tailgate* (training available). * Ability to lift and move materials for hand-loaded stops as required. * Steel toe boots and long pants are required- reimbursements available.
*What We Offer*
* Competitive wages * *$3 Premium* for shifts starting between 10pm-2am * *Health benefits* after 6 months * *Bonuses* based on performance * Opportunity to work with a *growing and community-focused company* * Supportive team environment with ongoing training * Opportunities for advancement within The Bottle Depot?s expanding operations
Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 ? 45.0 per week
Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate: * Vancouver, BC V6A 2L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s): * Are you Available to work Weekends? * Are you able to work early mornings and overnight shifts when needed?
Experience: * Power Tailgate: 1 year (preferred) * Power Jack: 2 years (preferred) * 5 Ton Truck Driving: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification: * clean drivers abstract (required)
Work Location: In person