Spare Driver
GFL
Spare Driver
GFL
Integrated solid waste collection and disposal
GFL Environmental is looking for Spare Drivers to join our Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, British Columbia!
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 minimum Class 5 license with Air Brake Endorsement. Class 3 is preferred.
Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including:
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 Drivers interact with residential communities on a day-to-day basis and perform tasks that make those communities safer and cleaner places to live.
The primary focus of this role is to collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes to our GFL facilities, where they then properly dispose of all materials. **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:
Manually load recyclable waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
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 an 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
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
#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 [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.
WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.
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