Spare Driver - Residential Collection

GFL Environmental is looking for Spare Drivers to join our Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, British Columbia!

Applicants must hold a Class 5 license with Air Brake Endorsement

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”— a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life! Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible, on-call schedule
• Extended Health, Dental and Vision
• Retirement Savings Options
• Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year
  
  

As the faces of GFL, our Solids Residential Spare Drivers support residential collection services on an as-needed basis. Spare Drivers fill in for full-time drivers during absences, vacations, or peak business needs. This role is a great fit for individuals looking for flexible work while still making an impact in their community.

The primary focus of this role is to collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes to our GFL facilities, where all materials are properly disposed of. This is a highly physical role – individuals must be able to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fill in on residential/recycling collection routes as assigned
• Manually load recyclable waste into the rear or side of the collection vehicle
• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables
• 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
  
  

Requirements:

• Must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License with 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
• Flexibility to work varied shifts on short notice
  
  

Other advantages to working at GFL:

• A network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Increased sustainability of your community through the Full Circle Project
  
  

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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]