Spare Driver - Residential Collection

GFL Environmental Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental and Vision

Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Coquitlam, BC is seeking Spare Drivers for the Residential Collection team. This on-call role requires open availability for dispatch seven days a week and involves collecting and transporting waste to GFL facilities. The job is physically demanding, with lifting up to 50 pounds, and requires a Class 5 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement (Class 3 preferred). Benefits include extended health, dental and vision, retirement savings options, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have Class 5 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to operate the truck and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Manually load recyclable waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate residential/recycling collection, side-load and hydraulic system on route.
• Operate truck and equipment to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Maintain route quality standards as set by management.
• Exhibit professional demeanor and appearance on route or in uniform.
• Maintain accurate service records.

Skills

Class 5 Driver's License

Air Brake Endorsement

Heavy Lifting Ability

Safe Vehicle Operation

Job description

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

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 minimum Class 5 license with Air Brake Endorsement. Class 3 is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plan, including:

• Extended Health, Dental and Vision
• Retirement Savings Options
• Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year

As the faces of GFL, our Solids Residential Drivers interact with residential communities on a day-to-day basis and perform tasks that make those communities safer and cleaner places to live.

The primary focus of this role is to collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes to our GFL facilities, where they then properly dispose of all materials. **This is a highly physical role - individuals must be able to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques**

Key Responsibilities

• Manually load recyclable waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.

Requirements

• Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License with an Air Brake Endorsement
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Other Advantages To Working At GFL

• A network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Increased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project

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