Spare Driver Front End

Job Summary: GFL Environmental is seeking Spare Front End Truck Drivers to join our Coquitlam, BC team!

• Availability Requirement: Please note that this is an on-call position. To ensure operational coverage, the successful candidate must maintain open availability for dispatch 7 days a week.
• License Requirement: Applicants must hold a valid Class 3 license with Air.
• Experience Note: Please note - only applicants with at least one year of front end experience will be considered.

Why Join TEAM GREEN:

• Schedule & Overtime: Flexible, on-call schedule with possible overtime opportunities
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Retirement Savings: Retirement savings options
• Learning & Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career Growth: Career advancement potential within a growing company
• Work Environment: Supportive, team-focused work environment

Requirements:

• Licensing: Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air
• Driving Experience: Minimum of one (1) year commercial Front-End truck driving experience (or completion of CDL school certificate)
• Equipment Operation: Ability to safely drive and operate a front-load truck and related equipment
• Safety & Autonomy: Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently on assigned routes
• Availability: Flexibility to work on-call with short notice

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe Fleet Operation: Operate commercial front-load trucks or ancillary equipment to collect solid waste and transport to post-collection facilities
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit all required reports and vehicle condition documentation
• Customer Service: Interact courteously with customers and/or the public along routes; escalate service issues to supervisors as required
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logbooks, productivity sheets, and vehicle condition reports in compliance with company policy and legal requirements
• Vehicle Maneuvering: Maneuver trucks into and out of tight spaces using mirrors and proper driving techniques
• Navigation: Use GPS and route maps to locate service addresses
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow safe operating practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety standards
• Physical Demands: Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds; occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds

Advantages to Working at GFL:

• Career Pathways: Access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Community Sustainability: Contribute to the sustainability of your community through our Full Circle Project
• Fleet Innovation: Be part of innovation through our first fully electric truck, now in operation
• Company Network: Network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Long-Term Growth: Join a publicly traded company on the NYSE & TSX, with long-term growth opportunities

Together, our employees are known as Team Green — united under the shared purpose of making our customers and communities Green for Life!

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.