Spare Driver - Class 3

GFL Environmental Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Modern Fleet

Career Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking Spare Drivers to join our team in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This on-call role requires flexibility to support operations across Commercial Front End, Roll-Off, and Residential Collection.

You will operate an Automated Side-Load truck, perform safety inspections, and help ensure timely waste collection while adhering to safety policies. Candidates should have a valid Class 3 license with a clean abstract and be reliable and safety-focused.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and flexibility for early start schedules and overtime when needed.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company safety policies.
• Ability to operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an Automated Side-Load (ASL) collection truck along assigned residential routes.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs.
• Collect residential waste and recycling materials per route schedules and safety protocols.
• Operate hydraulic and compaction systems using proper techniques to prevent damage.
• Report mechanical write-ups, route hazards, or safety incidents to management.
• Maintain high route productivity, customer service standards, and vehicle cleanliness.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, and PPE standards.
• Collaborate with Helpers and Terminal Supervisors to support daily operations.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Safety-minded

Flexibility

Tools

Heavy vehicle operation

Job description

Job Summary:

GFL Environmental is looking for Spare Drivers to join our team in Abbotsford, British Columbia!

This is an on-call position with no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Successful candidates must be flexible and available to support operations across all three lines of business: Commercial Front End, Roll-Off, and Residential Collection.

Why GFL:

• Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
• Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
• Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements:

• Licensing: Valid Commercial Class 3 Driver’s License (Manual Preferred) with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.
• Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience (or completion of an accredited truck driving school program).
• Equipment Operation: Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.
• Safety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles.
• Reliability: Strong attendance record and flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate an Automated Side-Load (ASL) collection truck along assigned residential routes.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs and paperwork.
• Curbside Collection: Collect residential waste and recycling materials in strict accordance with route schedules and corporate safety protocols.
• System Operations: Skillfully operate hydraulic and compaction systems using proper techniques to prevent equipment damage.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Promptly report any mechanical write-ups, route hazards, or safety incidents to management.
• Service Quality: Maintain high route productivity, customer service standards, and vehicle cleanliness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, company safety policies, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Helpers and Terminal Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations.
• Additional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.

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