Environmental Class 3Q Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

RRSP matching

Health, dental, vision & mental health

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance programs

Training & development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks an Environmental Class 3 Driver to visit client sites, collect and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste, applying TDG knowledge to label containers and prepare documentation.

This full-time Calgary-based position runs Monday–Friday. The driver will operate transport equipment, load and unload, and maintain logs while representing GFL on site.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3Q license with Air Brakes is required.
• Class 1 license with Air Brakes is an asset.
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.
• TDG knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all required transport equipment.
• Represent GFL on client sites and identify upsell opportunities.
• Ensure equipment is loaded and maintained.
• Keep accurate logs documenting mileage, hours and material hauled.
• Communicate effectively with a qualified team.
• Participate in safety meetings and risk assessments.
• Identify and classify hazardous waste.
• Handle drums and pallet jacks during transport and loading.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Integrity

Professional demeanor

Team communication

Education

Class 3Q Driver’s License with Air Brakes

Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brakes (asset)

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 label containers and prepare transport documentation.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Class 3Q Driver’s License with Air Brakes and a fairly clean Commercial Driving Abstract; Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brakes is an asset.
• Ability to perform consistent manual labor, including the repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling of heavy drums, pallets, and containers weighing up to 75+ lbs.
• Manual driving experience is an asset.
• TDG knowledge and experience is an asset.

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, push and pull up to 75+ lbs. is required.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• RRSP company matching program
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.