truck driver

mechanic

loader

mechanic helper

diesel mechanic

Emterra Group

I'm trying to be informative without complaining about the company, but I might do a little of that. if you like to spend time with you family a lot this probably isn't the job for you. The winter isn't bad home time but the spring summer and fall is horrible. This company doesn't have compost trucks like they let off to have so you go out do a load or 2 of compost and a load or 2 of trash. You start at 630 am and sometimes your lucky to be home by 530-6 pm. in the winter its about 3pm you get home. the job is limited supervision so that is a plus. The pay is OK. for the amount of work you put in and what they expect you'd think that you would make more. but the company is under a union contract that was negotiated by some not so smart people and so you're stuck with what you get for a year then you get about a 13 cent raise. The company is set on a day rate of pay with a 6 hour minimum. So that means if you work 6 hours you get the day rate for an 8 hour day. Over-time is over 40hrs in a week. Now lets say you miss a day and you work 42 hours still that week. (it happens) You will get paid for 32 hours plus 2 hours over-time. so you work 8 hours for FREE!!!! There is no retirement and the insurance is about $500 a month for a family $180 for a single person and its called welfare insurance. This job has excellent job security because EVERYONE has trash! that's why i gave it 3 stars but there is no advancement. Loaders stay loaders and Drivers stay drivers. The company will not help loaders get a CDL so they can advance. Even still you have to have 2 years exp to drive there. At Emterra the management well to sums it up.. sucks. They care only about the productivity and not the worker. We have a safety guy that doesn't ever have safety meetings when this is one of the most dangerous jobs. Oh and he will fire you for getting hurt on the job especially within your 90 days. This company wants things done fast and doesn't follow any safety procedures. They have a hard time giving out gloves to their employees to work in. They also don't provide any winter gear. You have to go buy it at your own expense, The supervisors of this place are 2 bimbos and i don't know how they are still there. They will send 6 empty trucks to pick up 10 stops just so it gets done fast. so they waste company resources like crazy. The way it is with them is if you are a fast hard worker they will abuse it and send you to everyone's route. and you don't get paid any more you just do way more work than the other guy and the other guy will most likely get more money than you in over-time. But the moment you get tired and want to slow down they will corner you and question you about it and threaten to write you up. They are also all about singling people out and picking favorites. I've watched plenty of people get targeted and if they don't like you they will write you up and lie about you until you are fired. and if you are liked they wont say a thing to you. Also one supervisor doesn't even know whats going on on his routes and will send people places that is already done. so a big waste of time. Now as the work environment if you like the outdoors and freedom of the workplace its awesome. Its a good workout and keeps you in shape that's for sure! There's a lot more to know for sure. this isn't all I'd like to say but its enough.

The work life balance is excellent. Typically, we work Monday through Friday with most weekends off. In most cases, if we work on a Saturday, it’s because it falls after a holiday, but fortunately Emterra, offers holiday pay. Scheduling  non-work events during the week can be difficult, but management will work with you. Granted, when people need to leave early it means that others will have to pick up the slack, but on the bright side, for those working the extra hours it means more overtime pay. The hardest part of the job is it can take years to fully adjust. Coming in, you don’t really know what to expect, and you’ll be working on well used trucks, but if you’re willing to do the time, you’ll eventually find yourself working with better equipment. It all depends on you. You don’t have to be a saint, but If you’re willing to treat management, co-workers, the equipment, and most importantly the customers with basic respect, your life as a garbage man will be much easier. That’s not to say it will be easy, it’s not easy, it’s work. Every aspect of the job is enjoyable, but also every aspect of this job is miserable. It all depends on you, your mindset, and your ability to reflect. This isn’t rocket science. We simply drive around from town to town, lift things up, and put things back down. Sure, you’ll never smell the roses, and you’ll smell a lot of cat litter, but stank is money, and money buys toys. More hours means more toys, less hours means less toys. It’s your choice.

No training at all was tossed into a truck and told go at it. Had no idea of the areas i was in for the routes was pressured to get up to the equivalent of 4 routes down in a 8 hr day. The supervisors do nothing to help assist you and complain if you ask for directions or need gloves. 
The companies trucks are a joke and fall an are falling apart. I drove one truck where the window had fallen out of it. They do not fix the trucks at all its all bubble gum and glue repairs. Concern for the general public should be brought to attention with these trucks. Holes in the floor boards of a few trucks breaks loosing air pressure rapidly. Tell management about it they say drive it and get mad when you say no. So theyh give the truck to another driver that will drive it and give you a different one if they have it. 
The general public should be very concerned about there safety with this companies trucks and practices for repairs. The mechanics at the Dove Road Facility are not licensed to be working on the vehicles at all. They do not have a licensed mechanic on the grounds of the company.

They expect A+ service with equipment that is as old as the fossils. You pour out your heart and soul, and it's not appreciated. You will get next 
to no support from upper management, just higher and more unreasonable expectations. Major favoritism from the VP down, and unless you are from WM (waste management), you will go nowhere and will be destined to be made example of. They claim safety is first, as is work-life balance, don't believe it. Average day is 12-14 hours and the equipment is inappropriate to do the job safely, in order to complete/meet their expectations. HR gives false information about the job and hours to the new hires which causes animosity at the sites when the new hires discover the truth. If you like to be physically, emotionally, and mentally drained, Emterra is made just for you. There is a reason why their rating is so low. Think about it, how can so many people poorly rate them, and others give them 5 stars? 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part about the job is the overtime, which you will get alot of.  There is no accountability with management or HR...they do what they want. One of the supervisor is very rude and condescending, HR is one person and they change the rules as they see fit...if you don't know the laws or what's right they will take advantage..Many people have left because this..decent money come in with thick skin and be prepared for the bs...Current employee 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Forced overtime and poor management...and no accountability.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You find good people to work with. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
6:30 am to until its done...and when your done with your route you may have to go help almost always

A typical day at Emterra is you come in clock in, go to the window to see what truck you have for the day and then we will have a meeting that morning at 6:45. I learned not to make the bags or cans too heavy for the loader and I learned to make sure that all my trash is put in my bags and my bags are tied. The management is great if you need something you can go ask someone and they will see if they have it or not. The workplace culture is you Open and transparent communication. Open communication builds trust, avoids misconceptions, and promotes teamwork. There is really Nothing hard about the job beside when people want to make there trash cans so heavy. The most enjoyable part about the job is all the people you get to meet and be friends with.

If you enjoy going to a circus, you will love working at Emterra. It's run by a bunch of nutless monkeys who have no clue what they are doing. The only thing that management is good for is flinging sh**. Absolutely no training is required to manage a company or a landfill. Completely surprised osha has not shut down the Huron landfill for their lack of care and maintaining a safe work environment. Not a bad job if you enjoy being lied to and threatened. The pay is decent for the area, but don't plan on ever making plans during the week.

This is the only company I've ever worked for where you dare not ask for help if you feel overwhelmed.  Too bad, so sad.  They make one person do the job of 2 or 3 and pay as little as possible.  They do not value their employees and give no incentive or recognition to increase loyalty or productivity.  Management at HO are sneaky and talk badly behind employee's backs. Most of the people at HO talk to and treat you like you're a lowlife imbecile.  Thankfully the people I worked with directly are great.  Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere; even fast food.  I'm not sure how the long-term employees can put up with what they do.  They are rocks.

Physically demanding job that doesnt pay you nearly enough for the wear and tear on your body. Health insurance  is extremely unaffordable. Long hours never know when your day will be done. Trucks are unsafe for the road and poorly maintained if maintained at all by uncertified machanics. Never get more than two days off even on holiday weeks. Management is in over their head and seem to have zero grasp on anything going on within the company. Veteran employees tend to have a poor attitude making them miserable to work with. Company union steward is a complete pushover. Company offers zero retirement opportunities. Most trucks dont have working heaters or air conditioning.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 15 salaries reported	$25.00 per hour
Mechanic 2 salaries reported	$32.15 per hour
Loader 3 salaries reported	$19.49 per hour
Mechanic helper 8 salaries reported	$16.29 per hour
Diesel mechanic 10 salaries reported	$34.29 per hour

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