Front Load Driver - Waste and Recycling Services
About The Position
GFL Environmental is seeking Class 1 or 3 Front End Drivers to join their team in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Front-End Drivers are responsible for operating front-end trucks to collect and transport waste or recyclables from multi-family residential and commercial routes, servicing multiple customers daily according to assigned routes. The collected waste is then transferred to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. GFL Environmental, one of North America’s leading waste management companies, aims to invest in its employees and provide opportunities for growth. Employees, known as “Team Green,” are united by the purpose of making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service and environmental solutions. Working at GFL offers opportunities for career growth, learning new skills, forming relationships, and making a positive impact on the environment, with safety and sustainability at the core of their operations. GFL supports employees in achieving their personal and career goals, whether in Field Operations or Professional Services.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or Class 3 Drivers license with a clear abstract.
- Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
- Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
- 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
- Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
- Life insurance and retirement savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career advancement potential within a growing company
- Team-focused and supportive work environment
- Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
- Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
- Experience innovation through our first fully electric truck, now in operation.
- Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
- Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory
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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
