Front Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental

Retirement savings options

Possible overtime

Excellent work‑life balance

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front Load Driver to operate front‑end trucks on multi‑family and commercial routes in Saskatoon, SK. You will collect waste or recyclables, transport to stations or landfills, and service multiple customers daily according to assigned routes.

Key duties include daily vehicle inspections, safe operation, courteous customer interaction, and accurate logging. The role offers benefits and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 3 license with Air endorsement.
• Minimum of one year of commercial truck driving experience or CDL training.
• Ability to safely operate the truck and perform pre/post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive front‑load or ancillary equipment along routes to collect waste/recyclables.
• Open containers and load cans for dumping; back up with mirrors as needed.
• Complete daily route logs, vehicle checks, and productivity reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and notify supervision of issues.
• Maintain site cleanliness and safety around dumping operations.
• Use maps/GPS to locate service addresses and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Valid Class 3 license

Air endorsement

Safe truck operation

Route navigation

Customer service

Job description

Front Load Driver

GFL Environmental is looking for a Front Load Driver to join our team in Saskatoon, SK! Front Load Drivers operate front‑end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi‑family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables to fulfill customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes and transport 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 frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post‑collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans, rolling 3‑4 yard cans on castors into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of each shift.
• Courtly interact 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 ground around the truck and container that spills during dumping to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report 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 lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, to ensure proper operation of the truck.
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and listening for debris falling onto the truck during dumping, and visually scan the customer site before and after dumping.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in performing all duties and comply with all federal, provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class 3 license with Air.
• Minimum of one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate the 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 control operations of equipment and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste such as gasoline or other flammable materials.

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].