GFL Environmental

GFL Environmental; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Kelowna, BC is seeking an Environmental Class 3A Driver to transport various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from customer sites across south-central British Columbia. This is a permanent full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule.

The driver will perform vehicle inspections, ensure loads are secured, complete required documentation, and maintain compliant logs while delivering to customers in a courteous and timely manner.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Class 3 license with air brakes.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent paperwork and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and complete routine checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, ensuring safe practices.
• Inspect vehicles and load before and after deliveries for safety and compliance.
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status.
• Complete driver paperwork, bills of lading, manifests, and related documents.
• Deliver to customers and ensure courteous, timely service.
• Report defects, accidents, or delivery issues to supervisors.
• Train others when required and work with team for efficient operations.

Skills

Valid Class 3 License

Air Brakes

Manual transmission

Physical fitness

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

Our GFL Kelowna Team is looking for an Environmental Class 3A Driver. The successful candidate will transport various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites throughout south-central British Columbia.

This is a permanent full-time position. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.




• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.




• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.




• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver\'s hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, weights and dimensions.




• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle and any special loading equipment are properly positioned.




• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.




• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.




• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.




• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.




• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.




• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.




• Loading and unloading of trucks.




• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.




• Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.




• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.




• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.




• Train others when required.




• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Class 3 Drivers License with Air Brakes and a fairly clean commercial drivers abstract; Class 1 Drivers License would be an asset.




• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.




• Physically fit with the ability to lift +50lbs and stand on cement for extended periods of time.




• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks.




• Excellent communication skills and the ability to complete meticulous paperwork forms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills an asset.




• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.




• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.




• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.




• 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 50+ lbs.




• Planning and organizational skills.




• Ability to analyze, identify and solve problems.




• Able to work independently and in a team environment.




• Ability to work overtime as required.




• Weekend work may be required.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.




• RRSP company matching program.




• Industry leading health, dental and vision benefits.




• Paid training and development opportunities.




• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Salary Information:

$36.78 per hour.

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]