Class 1 Truck Driver at GFL Environmental Inc.

About Us

GFL Environmental Services provides sustainable environmental solutions through a strategic footprint across Canada and the United States. Our success centers around a dedication to teamwork, collaboration, and creating innovative solutions that support a more sustainable future. We believe that, by providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

Sustainability has been core to our work since day one. We invest in technologies and practices that give our customers alternatives to traditional waste services, helping them meet their environmental goals while we work toward a circular economy.

Our Safe For Life culture ensures the tools, training, and standards are in place to keep our teams protected and prepared every step of the way.

Summary

Our GFL Prince George team is looking for a Class 1 Highway Driver. This position primarily involves operating van trailers, step decks, and end dumps. The driver will be responsible for transporting waste from various customer sites throughout BC, using mainly van trailers and step decks, with some end-dump hauling required.

This position is Monday through Friday and will be based out of the Prince George, BC location.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling loading bulk liquids and secure loads of bins and drums, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods and weights and dimensions.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle and any special loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is secure.
• Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
• Provide feedback regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Train others when required.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Requirements

• Out-of-town work is required. LOA/travel is included.
• Valid Class 1 Commercial Driving License and a fairly clean Commercial Driving Abstract.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
• Must successfully pass pre-hire and site-specific drug and alcohol screenings as required.
• Mountain driving experience would be considered a strong asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills an asset.
• Self-motivated attitude
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality.
• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required.
  
  

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• RRSP company matching program
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Parental leave (where applicable)
• Employee assistance programs
• Disability coverage
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
  
  

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

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