Environmental Class 3Q Driver

Position Summary

The Environmental Class 3 Driver will be relied upon to visit various client sites to collect and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. As a professional driver with a safe driving record, you will utilize TDG knowledge and experience to label containers and prepare transport documentation.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate all required transport equipment. 

• Professionally represent GFL on all client sites and look for ways to expand services.

• Ensure all assigned equipment is properly loaded and maintained.

• Keep accurate drivers’ logs as required to document mileage, hours and material hauled.

• Communicate effectively with a team of qualified professionals. 

• Participate in safety meetings, last minute risk assessments and job hazard assessments.

• Identify and classify all types of hazardous waste.

• Handle drum dollies and pallet jacks for the transportation and loading of materials.

• Other duties as required. 

Requirements

• Valid Class 3Q Driver’s License with Air Brakes and a fairly clean Commercial Driving Abstract; Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brakes is an asset.

• Ability to perform consistent manual labor, including the repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling of heavy drums, pallets, and containers weighing up to 75+ lbs. 

• Manual driving experience is an asset.

• TDG knowledge and experience is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Excellent customer service skills

• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.

• Ability to work safely and independently.

• High level of personal integrity.

• Strong work ethic.

• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.

• Manual dexterity, ability to lift, push and pull up to 75+ lbs. is required.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.

• RRSP company matching program

• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Employee assistance programs

• Paid training and development opportunities.

• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.