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Class 3 Front Load Driver

Victoria, BC
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage
Retirement savings plan
Overtime opportunities

About the role

GFL Environmental is looking for aClass 3 Front Load Driverto join our team inVictoria, 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.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

  • Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

  • Retirement savings options

  • Possible Over Time

  • Excellent Work life balance

The job:

As the everyday faces of GFL, our Front Load Drivers interact with the community on a day-to-day basis, performing tasks that make those communities safer and cleaner places to live.

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.

A day in the life*of a Solids Collection Front Load Driver:

  • Upon on arriving to work, meet with the team, assess all equipment and upcoming routes, and prepare for the day ahead

  • Your morning tasks may include:

  • 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

  • Before heading home, appropriately store equipment and lay groundwork for a smooth next day

  • schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc.

What’s required:

Solids Front Load Drivers must meet the following qualifications:

  • 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

Working Conditions:

  • Will vary based on weather conditions.
  • May include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes

#GFLTalent

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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

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