Class 1 Highway Truck Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Prince George, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our GFL Prince George team is looking for a Class 1 Highway Driver. This position primarily involves operating van trailers, step decks, and end dumps. The driver will be responsible for transporting waste from various customer sites throughout BC, using mainly van trailers and step decks, with some end-dump hauling required. This position is Monday through Friday and will be based out of the Prince George, BC location.

Requirements

Out-of-town work is required. LOA/travel is included.
Valid Class 1 Commercial Driving License and a fairly clean Commercial Driving Abstract.
Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
Must successfully pass pre-hire and site-specific drug and alcohol screenings as required.
Basic computer skills an asset.
Self-motivated attitude
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
High level of personal integrity.
Strong work ethic.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Confident, consistent decisive personality.
Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
Manual dexterity, ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Mountain driving experience would be considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee cargo handling loading bulk liquids and secure loads of bins and drums, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods and weights and dimensions.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle and any special loading equipment are properly positioned.
Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
Loading and unloading of trucks.
Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is secure.
Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
Provide feedback regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
Train others when required.
Other duties as required.