Careers - Waste Control Services

Dispatcher & Customer Service (4:00am – 12:30pm)

Position: Dispatcher & Customer Service (4:00am - 12:30pm)

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Schedule: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 4:00am - 12:30pm

The Coquitlam Dispatcher is a permanent, full-time position. Hours of work are 4:00 am to 12:30pm, typically Monday to Friday with requirements to cover some weekends and Statutory Holidays.

Summary: The Dispatcher works in a diverse, fast paced position that performs a significant and broad scope of coverage within the Operations Department. In this position you will handle incoming calls regarding service issues and scheduling requests while advising drivers on the day to day work they complete. This individual must maintain customer relations to the highest standard with highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to deliver clear, concise direction to drivers who call in for assistance while completing their routes.

Dispatch job functions are the primary requirement in this role, answering the company radio, directing drivers to disposal facilities and customer locations while assisting them to perform their routes in an efficient manner. Working in a team environment will require you to learn aspects of your co-worker’s job functions to enable you to provide coverage on occasional weekends and statutory holidays. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary person for answering the Fleet Radio
Troubleshooting on the spot issues with Drivers
Entering, Routing & Sequencing calls into the appropriate routes
Reviewing of drivers Route Sheets at the end of day
Reviewing that tablet routes are logged out correctly
Updating Customer & Route Information in Trux as required
Answering customer calls
Calling customers regarding operational issues such as, call aheads and access issues
Scheduling & printing all Route Sheets with correct information
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Experience in a similar role-preferred but not mandatory
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills-required
Able to remain calm while working within tight timelines
Strongly proficient in Microsoft suite and experience working with database programs-preferred
Thrives on pressure to deliver immediate solutions to customer related problems
Works in a diverse and evolving group dynamic
Able to cover job duties of fellow Operational Staff members
Expected to embrace WCS Vision and Values of being Connected, having a “Can-Do” Attitude, being Accountable, Customer Focused, Safety Conscious and always deliver in a Respectful manner

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$53,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
see our full COVID plan on our website: www.wastecontrolservices.com

Application question(s):

Are you willing/able to work 4am to 1230pm?

Experience:

transportation dispatch: 1 year (required)

Work remotely:

No

Front Load Driver (3 positions)

Position: Front Load Driver (3 positions)

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Schedule: Full time - Permanent

Waste Control Service (WCS) is an essential partner in providing businesses with sustainable solutions towards reducing their landfill contribution and disposal of their waste. We drive to build partnerships with businesses that align with our values and desire to make a difference within their community.

We are a Company who is not the biggest in our industry but we pride ourselves on being “the best” and we are passionate about our growing Company and providing top notch service to our customers. Our President/Owner is a ‘hands on’ person and he truly cares about taking care of his people. We operate out of a brand new facility in Coquitlam, where we have our own wash bay, automotive shop and general offices. Our culture has a ‘family’ feel here and if you join us, you will be a ‘big fish’ in a little pond! Safe Driver bonuses, summer BBQ’s, winter pizza parties, Company sponsored Xmas party, loyalty bonuses, boot allowance, employee recognition program, health spending account …. it awaits you all!

Overview of who we are looking for:

We are searching for three Full-time Class 3 Driver (air endorsement required). At this time, we are seeking individuals who brings Waste Industry front load driving experience. This position will work in our Commercial Division. This position is a ‘floater’ position covering for those off on vacation, sick or helping with missed pick-ups. The position works Monday to Friday with daily overtime (2-3 hours).

Responsibilities:

Strong verbal communication skills (verbal & written)
Strong knowledge of Metro Vancouver roadways a definite asset
Ability to perform very physically demanding job (pushing and pulling hundreds of pound bins 60-80 times/daily)
Perform daily Pre & Post trip inspections

What we offer:

Guaranteed Full time position (40 hours/week) with competitive salary plus daily OT
Competitive Group benefit package with premiums paid for by the Company
DPSP & GRRSP Pension Plan with Company contributions
Training and ability to advance

Waste Control Services has been a reputable employer for 27 years-come join our team and work with positive people who love what they do! We thank all applicants who have shown an interest in this position however we will only be contacting those candidates who are under further consideration

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
see our full COVID-19 plan on our website: www.wastecontrolservices.com

Experience:

Front Load Driving: 1 year (required)
Working in waste industry: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Class 3 with air (required)

Work remotely:

No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Residential Recycling Driver

Position: Residential Recycling Driver - 2 positions available!

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Schedule: Full time - Permanent

Waste Control Services has added single family residential recycling services to the District of West Vancouver (DWV). We are seeking two Class 5 driver w/ air endorsement and experience to join our team of operators currently performing the waste & green waste services in the DWV.

Recycling services will consist of collecting 3 streams of material: Mixed Paper, Mixed Containers, & Glass. Drivers will manually toss recycling into the Labrie Xpert 3-compartment compacting trucks. Drivers will perform right side drive, stopping and starting at each household (approx. 800 households per day). This position works a 4 x 10 or 5 x 8 work schedule Monday – Friday.

This position is very demanding and is not for the physically faint of heart. You are working individually hopping in/out of a right hand drive truck 800 times a day and will need to be physically willing and able to perform the task at hand. Please show on your resume the proven, intense physical work you have performed in the past.

The primary responsibility of our Drivers is to complete the routes in a skillful and safe manner.

Requirements:

Class 5 drivers license with air endorsement with willingness or interest to attain Class 3 w/air
Two years of experience in the waste management industry driving Residential Side Load vehicles is considered a strong asset
Driver’s abstract that meets with WCS standards
Ability to work in all-weather environment while maintaining a positive and respectful communication with residents
Endurance and desire to perform physically demanding work

What we offer to you:

Competitive compensation that recognizes waste industry experience
Permanent, Full-time, long term, secure employment
Company paid benefit premiums: Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care and Employee Family Assistance program.
Company contributions to Pension Plan
Strong company culture and other perks including annual boot allowance, safe drivers & loyalty bonuses.

Waste Control Services has been a reputable employer for 27 years-come join our team and work with positive people who love what they do! We thank all applicants who have shown an interest in this position however we will only be contacting those candidates who are under further consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
see our COVID plan on our website: www.wastecontrolservices.com

Experience:

heavy repetitive lifting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Class 5 with air endorsement (required)

Work remotely:

No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Roll-Off Driver (Tuesday to Saturday)

Position: Roll-Off Driver (Tuesday to Saturday)

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Schedule: Full-time, Permanent, Tuesday to Saturday

Waste Control Service (WCS) is an essential partner in providing businesses with sustainable solutions towards reducing their landfill contribution and disposal of their waste. We drive to build partnerships with businesses that align with our values and desire to make a difference within their community. We are committed to helping businesses and households make the recovery of waste second nature and our goal is to transition communities from being environmentally aware to sustainable leaders. We pride ourselves on providing first class service and competitive service packages. We are a leader of innovation in our industry and assist to problem solve for our customers in every category of waste and recovery services.

Summary: The Roll Off Driver is responsible for completing routes in the Roll Off Division. This role is required to operate roll off vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, while completing assigned routes. This individual must maintain customer relations to the highest standard with highly developed interpersonal skills. The schedule will be 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspect vehicle at the start and end of the route/shift to ensure safe operating conditions.
Refuel and/or add required fluids such as oil or coolant as deemed necessary.
Complete the appropriate paperwork daily, including Pre/Post Trip Inspection forms and Route Sheets accurately.
Operate the equipment safely and efficiently while complying with all government regulations and WCS policies and procedures.
Communicate with Dispatch/Management concerning delays, unsafe sites, incidents, breakdowns or any other maintenance issues.
Clean the vehicle, including the interior and bulkhead.
Organize the route sequencing and keys, remotes etc. as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Class 3 Licence with Air Brakes Endorsement – Class 1 Licence is preferred.
Two years of experience in the waste management industry is preferred.
Driver’s abstract with no contraventions.
Ability to work in a diverse and evolving group dynamic.
Ability to work in a demanding environment, while maintaining a positive and respectful work atmosphere with the other employees.
Ability to work with little to no supervisions at times with the added expectation to work in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to climb, lift, balance, stoop, stand, walk and bend for more than 8 hours per day.
Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.
Must be able to reach above their shoulders.
Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.

What we offer:

Full time position with competitive salary
Group benefit package, including Pension Plan
Training and ability to advance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
see our full COVID plan on our website: www.wastecontrolservices.com

Experience:

waste industry: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Class 3 with air endorsement (required)

Work remotely:

No

Swamper & Labourer (2 positions)

Position: Waste Collector / Labourer

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Schedule: Full-time, Permanent

Waste Control Service (WCS) is an essential partner in providing businesses with sustainable solutions towards reducing their landfill contribution and disposal of their waste. We drive to build partnerships with businesses that align with our values and desire to make a difference within their community. We are committed to helping businesses and households make the recovery of waste second nature and our goal is to transition communities from being environmentally aware to sustainable leaders. We pride ourselves on providing first class service and competitive service packages. We are a leader of innovation in our industry and assist to problem solve for our customers in every category of waste and recovery services.

Overview of who we are looking for:

WCS is looking for a (32 hours per week) Waste Collector/Labourer to work a 4 x 8 Monday to Thursday work schedule from our North Vancouver facility. Possibility to work Fridays as operation requires.

Role & Responsibilities:

Primary role would be working as a Waste Collector/Labourer on the back of a traditional Rear Load garbage truck performing residential collection of garbage and organics working on a designated route in the District of West Vancouver;

Requirements:

Strong communication skills
Ability to perform physically demanding job (lifting up to 20kg repetitively, 800x a day)
Ability to work in all-weather conditions
Good understanding of residential collection guidelines

Part-time hours: 32 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $20.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
see our full COVID-19 plan on our website at www.wastecontrolservices.com

Application question(s):

Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs over 800 times a day consistently?

Licence/Certification:

Class 5 (required)

Work remotely:

No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Current Openings

Dispatcher & Customer Service (4:00am – 12:30pm)

Front Load Driver (3 positions)

Residential Recycling Driver

Roll-Off Driver (Tuesday to Saturday)

Swamper & Labourer (2 positions)

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