About the Role
At Recycling Rewards, we are dedicated to sustainability and giving reusable items a second life, helping communities recycle with purpose and ease. Your work will fuel environmental change and support local charities, contributing to a cleaner, greener future. We offer a fast-paced, people-first culture where teamwork, diversity, and innovation are celebrated, and your efforts directly support our mission.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate RR collection vehicles and complete daily routes on time.
- Load, sort, and secure donated items while following all transportation and safety protocols.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, report maintenance needs, and keep trucks clean and operational.
- Maintain clean, safe bin sites by removing garbage and checking site conditions.
- Complete home pickups, store deliveries, and occasional vendor supply runs as scheduled.
- Follow all Ministry of Transportation regulations, fatigue management rules, and company driving policies.
- Use required PPE at all times and report hazards, incidents, or near-misses promptly.
- Accurately log driving hours and duty status in the ELD system.
- Complete safety checklists, inspection forms, and route documentation with accuracy.
- Provide professional, friendly service to donors, partners, and the public.
- Maintain clear communication with Dispatch regarding delays, incidents, or route issues.
- Use scanning tools and route technology effectively to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with supervisors on bin maintenance needs, relocations, and field updates.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience driving 3–5-ton (18–24 ft) trucks.
- Minimum age requirement of 25 years as per insurance policy.
- Valid G-Class license with a strong, clean driving record.
- Reliable day-to-day commute and ability to lift, load, and move items safely.
- Comfort using scanning tools and route-navigation technology.
- Reliable mobile internet connection to operate job-related apps and software.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for minor on-route troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle tough situations professionally.
- Strong time-management skills and an understanding of efficient route planning.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift.
- Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull rolling containers up to 500 lbs.
- Comfortable with long periods of driving that require alertness, stamina, and safe operation in extreme weather conditions.
- Exposure to dust, dirt, insects, garbage, and occasional rodents at collection sites.
- Work in noisy environments and withstand temperature changes indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Regular interaction with donors, customers, vendors, and team members.
- Ability to stand for extended periods when loading/unloading or servicing sites.
Skills
- Driving 3–5-ton trucks
- Vehicle operation
- Donation sorting
- Safety protocols
- Vehicle inspection
- Route management
- Transportation regulations
- PPE usage
- Hazard reporting
- ELD system operation
- Safety documentation
- Customer service
- Scanning tools
- Route navigation technology
- Bin maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Communication
- Time management
- Route planning
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience driving 3–5-ton trucks
- 25+ years of age
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22 / hour
Benefits
- 50% employee discount at Talize store
- 100% employer-paid benefits
- 2 weeks of vacation time annually
- Extra paid day off for birthday
About the Company
- At Recycling Rewards, Sustainability Meets Purpose!
- We are a movement for a cleaner, greener future, keeping reusable items out of landfills and giving them a second life.
- Our culture is fast-paced, hands-on, and people-first, celebrating teamwork, diversity, and innovation.
- We believe impact should be accessible to everyone.
- Your work fuels real environmental change and meaningful community support.
- We are reshaping retail while saving the planet.
Equal Opportunity
- Recycling Rewards is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, where all Team Members and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.
- Recycling Rewards welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
