Spare - Driver II

GFL Environmental; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Vision

Retirement savings options

Diverse career pathways

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking Spare Drivers for their Residential Collection team in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The role entails collecting and transporting residential waste to GFL facilities, with a strong emphasis on safety and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities include loading recyclables, driving the residential/recycling truck, and maintaining accurate service records. Candidates must lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and hold a Class3 license with Air Brake Endorsement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class3 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Demonstrated safe driving and equipment operation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manually load recyclable waste into vehicle.
• Operate residential/recycling vehicle and hydraulic side-load system.
• Drive truck and equipment safely using prescribed techniques.
• Maintain route quality standards.
• Exhibit professional appearance and demeanor.
• Keep accurate service records.

Skills

Safe driving

Equipment operation

Physical strength

Tools

Hydraulic side-load system

Job description

GFL Environmental is seeking Spare Drivers for their Residential Collection team in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Availability

Position is on‑call; candidates must maintain open availability for dispatch seven days a week.

License

Minimum Class3 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits plan (Extended Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement savings options
• Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities

Job focus

Collect and transport residential waste to GFL facilities, ensuring proper disposal.

Physical role; ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50pounds repetitively.

Key responsibilities

• Manually load recyclable waste into vehicle.
• Operate residential/recycling vehicle and hydraulic side‑load system.
• Drive truck and equipment safely using prescribed techniques.
• Maintain route quality standards.
• Exhibit professional appearance and demeanor.
• Keep accurate service records.

Requirements

• Class3 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50pounds repetitively.
• Demonstrated safe driving and equipment operation skills.

GFL is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered in accordance with protected‑characteristic mandates. Valid work authorization mandatory; visa sponsorship not offered. Accommodations for qualified applicants may be provided upon request.