Job Description
Class 3 Driver/Picker
Location: 397B City Road, Saint John, New Brunswick
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reporting To: Route Supervisor
Start Date: Immediately
Hours: Monday to Friday, alternating 2:00am to 4:00am starts
Rate: $23.29 per hour
About Miller Waste Systems:
Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.
Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.
At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.
The Class 3 Driver/Picker will be responsible for operating Rear Loader Trucks. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community.
Responsibilities:
As a Class 3 Driver/Picker, your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Must adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and must be familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The safe and efficient operation of a MWS Rear Loader Truck.
• Must have excellent knowledge of and be familiar with the City of Saint John and the surrounding towns and counties.
• Ensure timely collection of waste and recyclable materials.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and ensure customers are serviced as per their contractual requirements and schedules.
• Must use tablet computer to update routes and radio communication system to speak with dispatch.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is kept clean, properly maintained, and compliant with all safety standards.
Competencies & Qualifications:
• Successful candidates will have a valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract and no preventable accidents in the past year.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience on each type of equipment is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility with your work schedule is necessary as start and end times may vary. Saturdays, weekends and Statutory Holidays will be required at times.
• Effective written and verbal communication is required.
Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.
Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.
