Spare Driver – Residential Collection

Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Coquitlam, British Columbia, is seeking Spare Drivers for their Residential Collection team. This on-call role requires maintaining open availability to dispatch seven days a week and involves collecting and transporting waste from residential routes to our facilities.

The job is physically demanding, and candidates must hold a Class 5 license with Air Brake Endorsement (Class 3 preferred). The role includes benefits and opportunities across North America.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License with 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.

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 a specified 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.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.

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

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.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.