Class 3 Front Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings

Possible overtime

Work-life balance

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Class 3 Front Load Driver to operate front‑end trucks along multi‑family and commercial routes, transporting waste or recyclables to appropriate facilities. You will perform pre/post‑trip inspections and maintain route logs, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role involves navigating routes with GPS, communicating with customers, and adhering to all safety standards while providing reliable service to multiple clients daily.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 license with Air.
• Minimum one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Meets safety-sensitive function criteria according to company standards.
• Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial front‑load or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste and transport to post‑collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans; roll 3–4 yard cans into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at shift end.
• Interact courteously with customers or the public to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.

Skills

Class 3 license with Air

Safe driving

Route navigation

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 3 Front Load Driver to join our team in Edmonton, AB. This position will operate front‑end trucks that provide services to multi‑family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables according to customer contracts. It will service multiple customers per day following assigned routes and transfer waste to the appropriate station, landfill or drop‑off location.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Possible overtime
• Excellent work life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial front‑load or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and transport to post‑collection facilities
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans; roll 3–4 yard cans on castors into position for dumping as needed
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at shift end
• Interact courteously with customers or the public to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Clean loose trash off the truck and surrounding ground during dumping to maintain a safe site
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post‑trip inspection) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follow safe operating practices, including lockout‑tagout procedures to ensure proper truck operation
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris, visually scanning the site before and after dumping
• 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
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Class 3 license with Air
• Minimum one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate
• Meets safety‑sensitive function criteria according to company standards
• Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation
• Ability to maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of about 120 feet or more
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste such as gasoline or other flammable materials

About GFL

We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage. With over 20,000 employees across North America, we provide a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth. We appreciate all local communities we serve and actively contribute through our Full‑Circle Project. We are investing in the future – our first fully electric truck is now in operation.

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. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please contact [e-mail].