Driver- Class 1 or 3

GFL Environmental is looking for a Commercial Front-Load Truck Driver (Class 1 or 3) to join our team in Dawson Creek, BC! The Truck Driver - Class 1 or 3 will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing commercial waste removal services to our business customers. In this role, you will operate a heavy-duty front-load truck, utilizing hydraulic forks to lift and empty commercial bins, and transport the materials to post-collection facilities.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings Options

• Local routes – be home every night!

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a commercial front-load waste collection truck, including the hydraulic fork assembly and compaction systems, to service commercial and industrial customers.

• Maneuver heavy vehicles into tight commercial spaces, alleys, and loading docks to align forks with container pockets safely.

• Get in and out of the cab to open enclosure gates, roll out containers, or ensure the area is clear of obstructions before servicing.

• Operate truck mechanisms to compact waste into the vehicle while monitoring load capacity and weight distribution.

• Maintain route quality standards and efficiency as predetermined by dispatch and management.

• Exhibit a professional demeanor and appearance at all times when interacting with commercial clients and property managers.

• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections, maintaining a clean vehicle cab and reporting any mechanical issues immediately to eliminate driver-induced failures.

• Maintain accurate digital or paper records of services performed, blocked bins, or extras picked up.

• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class 1 or Class 3 Commercial Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement.

• Proven experience (or strong mechanical aptitude) operating heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, or commercial front-load vehicles.

• Excellent spatial awareness and ability to judge overhead clearances, wires, and tight turning radiuses.

• Strong backing skills; ability to use mirrors effectively to maneuver distances of 120 feet or more into narrow commercial corrals.

• Physical stamina to exit and enter the high-cab truck repeatedly throughout the day (up to 60+ times per shift).

• Ability to exert muscle force to push or pull heavy commercial dumpsters on wheels (frequently lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally pushing/rolling bins weighing up to 100 pounds).

• Sitting is required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.

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