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Swing Driver
- Lloydminster, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience (or completion of an accredited truck driving school program).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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GFL Environmental is looking for a Swing Driver with a Class 1 or Class 3 license to join our team in Lloydminster, AB!
The Swing Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses. The Frontload Driver in this role will primarily collect waste and transport to post-collection facilities for proper disposal.
Why Join TEAM GREEN
Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate a Front Load collection truck along assigned routes.
Safety Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs and paperwork.
Commercial Collection: Collect commercial waste materials in strict accordance with route schedules and corporate safety protocols.
System Operations: Skillfully operate hydraulic and compaction systems using proper techniques to prevent equipment damage.
Reporting & Maintenance: Promptly report any mechanical write-ups, route hazards, or safety incidents to management.
Service Quality: Maintain high route productivity, customer service standards, and vehicle cleanliness.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, company safety policies, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with Helpers and Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations.
Additional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements:
Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (3Q or above) with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.
Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience (or completion of an accredited truck driving school program).
Equipment Operation: Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.
Safety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles.
Reliability: Strong attendance record and flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed.
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.
#GFLTalent
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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.
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Responsibilities
The Swing Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a front-load collection truck to provide waste removal services across assigned routes. They must conduct daily vehicle inspections, maintain route productivity, and ensure compliance with all traffic laws and safety protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid commercial driver's license (Class 3 or above) with a clean driver's abstract and CVOR. A minimum of one year of commercial driving experience or completion of an accredited truck driving school program is required.
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Waste removal
- Hydraulic system operation
- Compaction system operation
- Route management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Traffic law adherence
- Team collaboration
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement savings
- RRSP/DPSP program
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount programs
- Team recognition initiatives
Visa sponsorship
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- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
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- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Swing Driver
- Waste removal
- Frontload Driver
- Class 1 license
- Class 3 license
- Commercial driving
- CVOR
- Hydraulic systems
- Compaction systems
- Pre-trip inspection
- Post-trip inspection
- Route management
- Safety protocols
- PPE
- Fleet operation
- GFL Environmental
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Environmental services