Class 3 Commercial Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental

Retirement savings options

Possible Over Time

Compressed Work week schedules & work–

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Class 3 Commercial Driver to join our Victoria team in British Columbia. This role involves operating a rear/side load waste collection vehicle to service commercial accounts with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, safe loading, and on-route documentation. A minimum of one year of commercial driving experience and a Class 3 license are required. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven safe driving record with focus on efficiency and courtesy.
• Ability to interact professionally with commercial customers.
• Good communication and basic navigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate Commercial Rear/Side Load Truck to collect solid waste and recyclables from commercial accounts.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and daily route documentation.
• Safely load/unload materials and assist on site as needed.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any mechanical issues to supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 3 Commercial Driver to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia!

Commercial Rear/Side Load Driver

Key Responsibilities

• The Commercial Side Load Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to commercial customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables from commercial buildings, and transporting to post-collection facilities.
• Operate a Commercial Waste / Recycling collection vehicle, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
• Load solid waste, or recyclables into the side or rear of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact product into vehicle.
• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• Must possess a Class 3 Commercial Driver's License
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Possible Over Time
• Compressed Work week schedules & excellent Work life balance

About GFL

• At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance #GFLTalent

GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that’s on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.

Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.