Spare - Driver II

GFL Environmental Inc.•Abbotsford, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GFL Environmental is looking for Spare Drivers to join their Residential Collection team in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This is an on-call position requiring the successful candidate to maintain open availability for dispatch 7 days a week to ensure operational coverage. Applicants must hold a minimum Class 5 license with an Air Brake Endorsement, with a Class 3 license being preferred. The role offers a competitive benefits plan, including extended health, dental, and vision, along with retirement savings options and diverse career pathways. As a Solids Residential Driver, the individual will interact with residential communities daily, performing tasks that contribute to safer and cleaner living environments. The primary focus is to collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes to GFL facilities for proper disposal. This is a highly physical role, requiring the ability to repetitively lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. At GFL, the company values its people and believes in fostering great careers, making a positive environmental impact, and supporting employees' life ambitions. GFL aims to create jobs that align with employee growth, offering opportunities for advancement, skill development, relationship building, and mentoring, while allowing time for personal pursuits. With safety and sustainability as core values, employees form "Team Green," united by the purpose of providing environmental solutions to enable communities to be Green For Life. Working for GFL is seen as an opportunity to make a difference and grow significantly, empowering individuals in both Field Operations and Professional Services teams to achieve their career and life goals.

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
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required

Nice To Haves

Class 3 Driver's License

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.