Residential Driver/Loader
- Aurora, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience (or completion of an accredited truck driving school program).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary:
At GFL, our Residential Drivers do more than collect waste and recycling - they represent our commitment to safety, efficiency, and premier customer service. In this key role, you will operate heavy collection equipment, perform daily safety inspections, and keep your community running cleanly and smoothly.
Why GFL:
Why GFL:
Job ID:
R41116
Job Profile:
Driver - Residential
Job Country:
Canada
At GFL, our Residential Drivers do more than collect waste and recycling - they represent our commitment to safety, efficiency, and premier customer service. In this key role, you will operate heavy collection equipment, perform daily safety inspections, and keep your community running cleanly and smoothly.
Why GFL:
- 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.
- Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (DZ or AZ) 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.
- Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate a Manual Side Loader truck along assigned residential routes.
- Safety Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs and paperwork.
- Curbside Collection: Collect residential waste and recycling 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 Terminal Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations.
- Additional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.
Why GFL:
- 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.
- Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (DZ or AZ) 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.
- Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate a Manual Side Loader truck along assigned residential routes.
- Safety Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs and paperwork.
- Curbside Collection: Collect residential waste and recycling 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 Terminal Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations.
- Additional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.
Job ID:
R41116
Job Profile:
Driver - Residential
Job Country:
Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate a manual side loader truck on residential routes, collect waste and recycling, and safely use hydraulic and compaction systems. Complete vehicle inspections and required paperwork, report hazards or mechanical issues, and maintain service quality while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid DZ or AZ commercial driver's license with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR, and have at least one year of commercial driving experience or have completed an accredited truck driving school program. They must be able to operate heavy collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems safely, meet safety-sensitive role standards, and reliably work early starts and overtime when needed.
Skills
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Manual Side Loader Operation
- Heavy Vehicle Operation
- Hydraulic Packer Systems
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Residential Waste Collection
- Recycling Collection
- Vehicle Safety
- Trip Logs and Paperwork
- Equipment Operation
- Hazard and Incident Reporting
- Customer Service
- Regulatory Compliance
- Teamwork
- Route Productivity
- Vehicle Cleanliness
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Matching RRSP/DPSP
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Team Recognition Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- DZ License
- AZ License
- Driver’s Abstract
- CVOR
- Commercial Driving
- Accredited Truck Driving School
- Manual Side Loader
- Heavy Collection Vehicles
- Hydraulic Packer Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Compaction Systems
- Residential Waste Collection
- Recycling Collection
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Trip Logs
- Route Schedules
- Safety Protocols
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Municipal Bylaws
- Traffic Laws
- Mechanical Write-Ups
- Route Hazards
- Safety Incident Reporting
- Customer Service
- Fleet Operation