Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
This is a union position located at our Castlegar site.
Starting Wage: $27.22 /hour.
Shift: Mondays - Fridays 7:00am start time
Why WM Canada?
People are the driving force behind everything we do.
From drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada.
Whether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada.
We invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within.
More than a job. A career you can count on.
At WM Canada, our frontline employees keep communities moving every day.
Whether you're driving routes, operating equipment or helping deliver essential services, you'll be part of a team that values hard work, safety, professionalism and looking out for one another.
What matters most to our frontline employees
Reliable, year-round work
Work in an essential industry that communities depend on every day.
Competitive pay and benefits
Earn a strong living with access to benefits, retirement programs and opportunities for additional earnings.
Work that fits your life
Build a long-term career while making time for family, friends and the priorities that matter most.
Safety comes first
We invest in training, equipment and processes designed to help employees work safely every day.
Real opportunities to grow
Many of our supervisors, managers and operational leaders started in frontline roles.
Modern equipment and technology
Work with well-maintained equipment and tools that help you do your job safely and efficiently.
Why people stay
Stable employment
Team-oriented culture
Opportunities to advance
Strong commitment to safety
Modern equipment and technology
Pride in serving local communities
Join a team that's building stronger communities every day.
I. Job Summary
Responsible for monitoring material bunker levels and activating the conveyors and controls to bale sorted recyclable material.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs daily inspection of equipment.
- Monitors levels of material in bunkers.
- Change baler settings for each commodity to be baled.
- Operate conveyors to bring materials from bunkers to baler.
- If facilities exist, perform QC on material as it is conveyed to the baler.
- Places materials in compression chamber of baling machine.
- Activate the controls of baler to compress and wire tie bales.
- Threads tie bands around bale and twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten bands.
- Opens compression chamber doors and removes bale from machine.
- Trucks bales to storage place, weighs bales, and records weight.
- Lines compression chamber of baling machine with paper, burlap, or other covering before baling.
- Sews or ties wrapping in place after baling, and stencils bales.
- Keeps accurate production records on bales produced.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- 0-6 months of relevant work experience.
- Required to undergo initial training and an annual training thereafter. and
- Required to read and review operators manual prior to operation of equipment.
B. Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Repetitive Motions
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
- Sitting
- Talking
- Hearing
Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing - including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing - in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Pay: The expected base pay wage for this on-site position is $27.22 . This wage represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation - professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe. They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends.
Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents. Billy is just one of our many drivers going above and beyond for our customers.
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Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.
