Class 5 Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employer-paid health benefits

RRSP/DPSP program

Modern fleet & gear

Nationwide career growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Dawson Creek, BC is hiring a Class 5 Rear Pack Driver to join our team. You will operate collection equipment, perform daily safety inspections, and service a defined route while ensuring safe, courteous interactions with customers along the way.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years driving experience, a clean license, and a strong safety mindset. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within GFL’s national network.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate collection vehicles and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to meet safety-sensitive requirements and maintain a reliable attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck and related equipment on a defined route.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and complete logs.
• Open containers/gates and securely move bins for dumping; interact with customers as needed.
• Operate vehicle using prescribed techniques to minimize faults.
• Complete route paperwork daily and keep accurate service records.
• Maintain high route productivity and vehicle cleanliness, adhering to safety policies.
• Follow traffic laws, bylaws, and PPE requirements.
• Report mechanical issues to supervisor promptly; collaborate with the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Safe driving

Reliability

Customer service

Education

Class 5 Driver’s License with clean Abstract

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 5 Rear Pack Driver to join our team in Dawson Creek, BC!

At GFL, our drivers do more than collect waste and recycling—they represent our commitment to safety, efficiency, and premier customer service. In this key role, you will operate collection equipment, perform daily safety inspections, and keep your community running cleanly and smoothly.

Why GFL

• Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
• Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
• Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements

• Licensing: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Driving Experience: Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
• Equipment Operation: Demonstrated ability to safely operate collection vehicles and hydraulic systems.
• Safety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles.
• Reliability: Strong attendance record and flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Safe Fleet Operation: Operate a truck and ancillary equipment on a specified route. Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs and paperwork.
• Deliver Excellence: Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. As needed, roll bins on castors into position for dumping. 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.
• System Operations: Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
• Service Quality: Maintain high route productivity, customer service standards, and vehicle cleanliness. Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, company safety policies, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
• Additional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.

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

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