Driver Class 3 - Residential Side Load

GFL Environmental; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Class 3 Driver to provide essential waste removal services in a friendly and supportive environment. This role involves operating commercial vehicles, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and community engagement, where your contributions will make a significant impact. With opportunities for growth and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a difference in their community.

Benefits

Excellent Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Coverage

Retirement Savings Options

Work-life Balance

Possible Overtime

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 driver's license with a clear abstract is required.
• Experience in the industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles safely and efficiently on assigned routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and documentation.

Skills

Class 3 Driver License

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Lift 65 Pounds

Effective Communication

Tools

Hydraulic Systems

Commercial Vehicle Operation

Job description

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Driver Class 3 - Residential Side Load

Apply locations Nanaimo, British Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R24679

GFL Environmental is looking for a Driver Class 3 - Residential Side Load to join our team in Nanaimo, British Columbia!

The Class 3 Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables and transport them to post-collection facilities. An ideal candidate will have a friendly demeanor and be physically capable of completing job duties in a positive, team-oriented, and supportive environment.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operate commercial vehicle and on-board hydraulic systems on assigned route. Works route are away from the branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
2. Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).
3. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and dispatchers.
4. Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
5. 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.
6. Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
7. Follow all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in the performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
8. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

• Possess valid Class 3 and clear driver's abstract.
• Industry experience an asset.
• Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly.

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.

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

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Welcome!

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.

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