Class 3 Front Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc. • Victoria, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 3 Front Load Driver to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia! As a Class 3 driver, you will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. An ideal candidate will have a friendly demeanor and is physically capable of completing job duties in a positive, team oriented and supportive environment.

The primary focus of this role is waste collection and transportation, operating a Front Load truck along your assigned route, and properly disposing of all waste at GFL facilities. The driver must be comfortable operating a Front Load truck.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class 3
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck in and out of spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
• Knowledge of trucks, their components, and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation
• Exert physical effort including pushing, pulling, bending and lifting items up to 50 lbs.
• Use fine motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterity
• Ability to kneel, crawl and climb
• Sitting is required 75% of the time
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Responsibilities

• Driving and operating a Front Load Vehicle on assigned routes, mechanically collecting waste
• Transporting all collected solid waste to post-collection facilities
• Maneuvering truck in and out of minimum clearance spaces
• Using a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Following safe operating practices, including lock out or tag out procedures
• Cleaning loose trash off the truck or ground around truck
• Maintaining a clean site along roads and highways by tidying container spills that occur during dumping process
• Submitting pre-trip and post-trip inspections and/or vehicle condition reports
• Interacting with customers or general public in a courteous manner along designated route
• Notifying management of any issues along collection route
• Perform afternoon tasks, either continuing tasks from the morning or starting new ones
• Appropriately store equipment and lay groundwork for a smooth next day schedule

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Possible Over Time
• Excellent Work life balance
• RRSP match
• orthodontics and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED