30 Oct 2025

Garbage collector

Amherst , NS

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and making a real impact in your community? Join our team as a Garbage Helper and help keep Amherst clean and safe!
Agilus is recruiting for several Garbage collectors in the waste management sector in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Garbage Helper to join our waste collection team in Amherst. You’ll be responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient collection of residential and commercial waste, recycling, and compost materials. This is a physically demanding outdoor role that requires early morning starts, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and service. If you enjoy staying active, working outside, and making a visible impact in your community, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Duties:

Ride on the back of a garbage truck and assist with curbside waste collection
Lift and empty garbage, recycling, and compost bins into the truck
Ensure safe and efficient collection along designated routes
Communicate with drivers and team members to maintain smooth operations
Follow all safety procedures
CSA approved steel toe safety boots, hi vis safety vest, proper outdoor attire

The successful candidate brings:

Able to lift heavy items repeatedly
Comfortable working in all weather conditions
Reliable, punctual, and a team player
Previous experience in waste collection or outdoor labor is an asset, but not required

What's in it for you:

$20.30 hourly
Competitive hourly wage
Monday to Friday
6:30am start time
Weekly pay Fridays

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 150378

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus Work Solutions is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

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