Class 1 Swing Driver

GFL Environmental Inc. • Edmonton, AB

10d • Onsite

About The Position

GFL Environmental is seeking a Class 1 Swing Driver in Edmonton. This role involves safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The ideal candidate will possess a friendly demeanor and be physically capable of performing job duties within a positive, team-oriented, and supportive environment. GFL, known as 'Team Green,' is committed to investing in its employees and offering opportunities for growth. The company, with over 20,000 employees across North America, focuses on providing sustainable solutions and making a positive environmental impact, including operating its first fully electric truck. GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX. The company emphasizes creating great careers, supporting employees' life ambitions, and fostering personal and professional growth, whether in Field Operations or Professional Services, all while maintaining a core commitment to safety and sustainability.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or Class 1 Drivers license with a clear abstract
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload, molok rear load, box truck or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans
• As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Vision and Dental benefits
• Life Insurance
• RRSP contributions
• Possible Over Time
• Excellent Work life balance
• Coveralls & boot allowances
• competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees