Residential Collection Driver

GFL Environmental is looking for Residential Drivers to join our Residential Collection team in Edmonton, AB! 

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

Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”— a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life! 

This is an extremely labor intensive role, requiring significant physical endurance and strength. As a Residential Driver, you will be servicing over 1,000 residential homes per day, lifting and loading waste carts and materials by hand into the collection truck. The ideal candidate must be prepared for a highly demanding work environment that requires repetitive heavy lifting, extensive walking, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

At GFL, we're committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for lifelong growth. Here's what's waiting for you:

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision and Dental benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Possible overtime

• Opportunities for Growth

Requirements:

• Valid Class 3Q (airbrake) or higher operator's license, with a clean 5-year commercial driver’s abstract

• Exceptional physical stamina – must be able to repeatedly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 lbs throughout the shift

• Comfortable with early morning starts and long workdays

• Must be able to safely drive the truck and operate manual side load equipment

• Must meet the safety-sensitive function criteria as established by company standards

Responsibilities:

• Manually load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the truck hopper all day

• Operate a manual side-load residential waste truck, including hydraulic hopper compaction controls

• Walk and lift continuously throughout the shift, servicing over 1,000 homes daily

• Tag prohibited wastes items, and report infraction to supervisor.

• Ensure all required personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times

• Perform comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily documentation

• Communicate any mechanical issues to maintenance personnel

• Follow all safety standards and regulations

• Assist with overflow routes, shop and yard tasks, and additional duties as assigned

If you're looking for a physically demanding role where you can stay active, work outdoors, and help keep the community clean, this is the job for you!

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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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.