Driver- Class 5

GFL Environmental is looking for a Driver- Class 5 to join our team at the Squamish Waste and Recycling Centre!

The Driver - Class 5 will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP contributions

Possible Over Time

Great learning opportunities

Excellent Work life balance

Key Responsibilities:
Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
May be required to work overtime

Requirements:
Must possess a Class 5 License and Air Brake Endorsement is preferred
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation

Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
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