Overview

The Company: GFL Environmental Inc.

Corporate Office: 100 New Park Place, Suite 500, Vaughan, ON, L4K 0H9

Work Location: 7 Superior Crescent, Charlottetown, PE, C1E 2A1

Start Date: ASAP

Type of Position: Term or contract, Full Time

Positions Available: 2

Hours per Week: 45

Salary: $23-25/hour

Benefits:

• 10 days of vacation
• Disability & long-term disability benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
•   Eligibility to participate in RRSP/DPSP plan; RRSP matched up to max 3% salary

Employment conditions: Overtime, Day, Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Weekend.

The Role: As a Residential Garbage Truck Driver for GFL, the candidate is responsible for the timely, safe, efficient and customer friendly delivery of waste collection and recycling services to our customers. As the front line of our business, the candidate can help establish and influence the public impression of GFL and ensure it remains an accurate reflection of who we are and what we stand for as a company.

Language

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year or more of experience operating garbage or recycling trucks
• Commercial driver’s license; AZ or DZ class license

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely

Work Site Environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Waste recycling

General Tasks

• Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor
• Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks

Specific Tasks

• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
• Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
• Manage assigned helper(s) if applicable.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
• 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.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• May be required to work overtime
• Attend safety and branch meetings.

 

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Commercial driver’s license; AZ or DZ class license

Documentation Knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Truck or Equipment Experience

• Garbage truck

Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Initiative

If you are interested in the Residential Garbage Truck Driver position, we encourage you to send your resume in confidence to jsteduto@gflenv.com. Please include “Residential Garbage Truck Driver’’ in the subject line.

GFL Environmental Inc. is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental solutions. The business comprises of solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. The company has more than 140 facilities across Canada and in Michigan, United States, servicing over 2.5 million households under municipal contracts and more than 80,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.