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*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