recycling truck driver

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Documentation Knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Weight Handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work Setting

• Waste recycling

Truck or Equipment Experience

• Garbage truck

Specific Skills

• Report any malfunctions to supervisor

• Operate various vehicles and equipment

• Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

• Wet/damp

• Noisy

• Odours

• Hot

• Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

• Valid driver's licence

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Sitting

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• Various locations

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Team player

Health benefits

• Health care plan

• Disability benefits

• Dental plan

Long term benefits

• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

• Other benefits