Spare Driver Front End

GFL Environmental Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathways

Community Sustainability

Fleet Innovation

Company Network

Long-Term Growth

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking Spare Front End Truck Drivers to join our Coquitlam, BC team. This on-call role requires a valid Class 3 license with Air and at least one year of front-end driving experience.

You will operate front-load trucks, conduct safety inspections, and interact with customers along routes. We offer a flexible on-call schedule with potential overtime, comprehensive benefits based on hours worked, and opportunities for learning, development, and career growth within a growing

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 license with Air.
• Minimum of one year front-end truck driving experience (or completion of CDL school certificate).
• Ability to safely drive and operate a front-load truck and related equipment.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently on assigned routes.
• Flexibility to work on-call with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Safe Fleet Operation: Operate front-load trucks or ancillary equipment to collect solid waste and transport to facilities.
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit reports and vehicle condition documentation.
• Customer Service: Interact courteously with customers and/or the public along routes; escalate issues to supervisors as required.
• Record Keeping: Maintain logbooks, productivity sheets, and vehicle condition reports per policy and law.
• Vehicle Maneuvering: Maneuver trucks into/out of tight spaces using mirrors and proper driving techniques.
• Navigation: Use GPS and route maps to locate service addresses.
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow safe operating practices and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs frequently, up to 100 lbs occasionally, and up to 300 lbs occasionally.

Skills

Class 3 license with Air

Front-end truck driving experience

On-call availability

Job description

Job Summary:

GFL Environmental is seeking Spare Front End Truck Drivers to join our Coquitlam, BC team!

Availability Requirement:

Please note that this is an on-call position. To ensure operational coverage, the successful candidate must maintain open availability for dispatch 7 days a week.

License Requirement:

Applicants must hold a valid Class 3 license with Air.

Experience Note:

Please note - only applicants with at least one year of front end experience will be considered.

Why Join TEAM GREEN:

• Schedule & Overtime: Flexible, on-call schedule with possible overtime opportunities
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Retirement Savings: Retirement savings options
• Learning & Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career Growth: Career advancement potential within a growing company
• Work Environment: Supportive, team-focused work environment

Requirements:

• Licensing: Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air
• Driving Experience: Minimum of one (1) year commercial Front-End truck driving experience (or completion of CDL school certificate)
• Equipment Operation: Ability to safely drive and operate a front-load truck and related equipment
• Safety & Autonomy: Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently on assigned routes
• Availability: Flexibility to work on-call with short notice

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe Fleet Operation: Operate commercial front-load trucks or ancillary equipment to collect solid waste and transport to post-collection facilities
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit all required reports and vehicle condition documentation
• Customer Service: Interact courteously with customers and/or the public along routes; elevate service issues to supervisors as required
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logbooks, productivity sheets, and vehicle condition reports in compliance with company policy and legal requirements
• Vehicle Maneuvering: Maneuver trucks into and out of tight spaces using mirrors and proper driving techniques
• Navigation: Use GPS and route maps to locate service addresses
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow safe operating practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety standards
• Physical Demands: Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds; occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds

Advantages to Working at GFL:

• Career Pathways: Access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Community Sustainability: Contribute to the sustainability of your community through our Full Circle Project
• Fleet Innovation: Be part of innovation through our first fully electric truck, now in operation
• Company Network: Network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Long-Term Growth: Join a publicly traded company on the NYSE & TSX, with long-term growth opportunities

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

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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.

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Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn't just for our business—it's for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we're proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees' personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it's advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions.

With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

We're proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we're doing today, we've got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life.

GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.

Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.

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