Class 3 Front End Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Orthodontics

Vision coverage

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Victoria, British Columbia, is seeking a Class 3 Front End Driver to provide safe waste collection services along designated routes.

The role emphasizes courteous customer interactions and adherence to safety standards while operating front-load or ancillary equipment. The ideal candidate has a valid CDL/Class 3, with 1+ year of commercial driving experience or CDL training, and a commitment to teamwork and community safety.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CDL and/or Class 3 license with a clear abstract.
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Ability to operate the truck safely and follow procedures.
• Experience in waste collection is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and dump 3–4-yard cans.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; submit vehicle condition reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and notify supervisor of issues.
• Maintain logbooks and daily route/productivity sheets as required by law or policy.

Skills

CDL / Class 3

Safe driving

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 3 Front End Driver to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia! As a Class 3 driver, you will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. An ideal candidate will have a friendly demeanor and is physically capable of completing job duties in a positive, team oriented and supportive environment. 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.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision and Dental benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Possible Over Time
• Excellent Work life balance

Benefits

• RRSP match
• Orthodontics
• Vision coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or Class 3 Drivers license with a clear abstract.
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
• Industry experience an asset

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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Please note that 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.

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we’re glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. 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.