Class 1 Driver - Fort McMurray, Canada - GFL Environmental Inc.

GFL Environmental Inc.

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Fort McMurray, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 1 Driver r to be based out of our Fort McMurray location

As a GFL Driver, you will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses.

The CDL Driver will collect waste from customer sites and transport to post-collection facilities for proper disposal.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.

Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.

Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.

Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation including any required customer specific rules or regulations.

Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up container to Supervisor/Lead prior to performing task
Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately
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.)
Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
May be required to work overtime
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate
Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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 recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques

Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Demands:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.

Visual Requirements:

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.

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 is required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions:

Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts