Spare Driver - Residential Collection

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health, Dental and Vision

Retirement Savings Options

Paid holidays, 10 days of paid timeoff

Job summary

GFL Environmental is hiring Spare Drivers for the Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, BC. This on-call role requires open availability seven days a week to ensure dispatch coverage. A Class 5 license with Air Brake Endorsement is required, with Class 3 preferred.

The role focuses on collecting and transporting waste to GFL facilities, with physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds. Benefits include extended health, dental and vision, retirement options, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Able to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manually load recyclable waste into the rear or side of the collection vehicle.
• Operate residential/recycling collection routes on specified days.
• Maintain route quality standards and accurate service records.

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

Job ID: R39494

Job Profile: Driver - Residential - U

Job Country: Canada