Environmental Class 5 Driver

Position Summary

The Environmental Class 5 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 assist with labeling containers and preparing transport documentation.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a fairly clean Commercial Driving Abstract is a requirement; Class 3 Driver’s License would be an asset.

• TDG knowledge and experience is an asset.

• Experience using phone apps, i.e. electronic log book.

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 75+ lbs. required.