Environmental Class 3 Driver

GFL Environmental Services; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Class 3 Driver to collect and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The role requires a valid Class 3 Driver’s License, strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent customer service skills. Candidates will operate transport equipment, maintain logs, and ensure safety compliance while representing the company on client sites.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brakes required.
• TDG knowledge and experience are assets.
• Experience using electronic log books is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transport equipment and handle hazardous waste.
• Maintain accurate drivers’ logs and participate in safety meetings.
• Represent GFL professionally on client sites.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brakes

Class 1 Driver’s License

TDG knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Class 3 Driver will be relied upon to visit various client sites to collect and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. As a professional driver with a safe driving record, you will utilize TDG knowledge and experience to assist with labeling containers and preparing transport documentation.

Key Accountabilities

• Safely operate all required transport equipment.
• Professionally represent GFL on all client sites and look for ways to expand services.
• Ensure all assigned equipment is properly loaded and maintained.
• Keep accurate drivers’ logs as required to document mileage, hours and material hauled.
• Communicate effectively with a team of qualified professionals.
• Participate in safety meetings, last minute risk assessments and job hazard assessments.
• Identify and classify all types of hazardous waste.
• Handle drum dollies and pallet jacks for the transportation and loading of materials.

Requirements

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brakes and a clean Commercial Driving Abstract is a requirement; Class 1 Driver’s License would be an asset.
• TDG knowledge and experience is an asset.
• Experience using phone apps, i.e. electronic log book.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Ability to work safely and independently.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs. required.

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

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