Driver Apprentice / Laborer

Nepean, CanadaFull-timeCA$27.5/hrPosted Jun 24, 2026

The Safety-Kleen Canada Inc. branch located in Nepean, ON,  is looking for a Driver Apprentice / Laborer to join its safety-conscious team! The candidate will be trained in the handling and transport of hazardous materials.  This training will cover working with a tanker truck to serve our customers, assisting in the warehouse, and operating the vacuum truck.  The training is comprehensive, provided, and paid, and includes training to obtain a Class 3 license if you do not already have one.  You will also be trained in various other tasks, offering you a great career opportunity in the environmental sector. 

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

  • Health and safety are our #1 priority, and we live by the 3-6-5 rule!
  • Starting pay of $27.50/hour  
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday (day shift)   
  • Comprehensive group insurance coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
  • Group RRSP with employer contribution; 
  • Opportunities for advancement and development at every stage of your career;
  • We are committed to providing you with a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment;
  • Class 3 license not required at hire, and the company will cover the cost of obtaining it
  • Responsible for learning how to transport hazardous waste (using a vacuum truck or 26-foot box truck) from the customer’s site to the warehouse in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) regulations 
  • Responsible for learning how to properly load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste (i.e., ensuring barrels are correctly sorted and loaded, etc.); adhering to weight limits and ensuring the proper use of company equipment.
  • Responsible for learning how to properly affix placards to the vehicle to comply with company and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and regulations. 
  • Responsible for learning how to maintain daily logs, dispatch and trip reports, as well as vehicle inspection reports.
  • Responsible for learning how to verify the mechanical condition and proper functioning of this equipment.
  • May be assigned additional duties not listed above as needed by the company.
  • Attention to detail is essential
  • Be comfortable using a smartphone
  • Be able to work independently once training is complete, while maintaining communication with the supervisor as needed
  • Be able to make real-time decisions in the field

 

Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., a Clean Harbors company, embodies a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in tradition. Our business model is entirely focused on environmentally responsible operations across North America. As a global environmental services organization and a market leader in hazardous industrial waste management, parts cleaning technology, and oil refining, we generate annual revenues of over $6 billion. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil annually and have the largest refining capacity in North America, enabling us to refine over 150 million gallons per year.

 

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