Driver - Transfer

Join TEAM GREEN at GFL Environmental and become our newest Tractor Trailer Driver in Edmonton, AB!

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

Why Join TEAM GREEN 

• Excellent Health, Vision and Dental benefits 

• Life Insurance 

• RRSP contributions

• Possible Over Time 

• Excellent Work life balance 

• Coveralls & boot allowances 

As the Tractor Trailer Driver will operate tractor-trailer truck on assigned route to service customers in a safe and efficient manner.  

Deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to landfill, MRF or transfer station.

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1Q (airbrake) operator’s license, with a 5-year commercial drivers abstract (must be within 30 days and submitted with resume)
• Minimum 1-year commercial driving experience
• Candidates must meet the safety-sensitive functions criteria as established by company standards
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
• Previous Super-B experience considered an asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate tractor-trailer truck and on-board hydraulic systems on assigned route to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on a specified collection route.
• Make sure each load is secure by checking that tarp is closed properly and that no loose trash is visible.
• Ensure all trash is emptied out of the trailer when dumping a load.
• Provide CSR with each trailer number after the load is dumped and net weight.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Follow all safety standards, 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.
• 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.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• May be required to work overtime.

About GFL:

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

• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance.

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