Environmental Class 3A Driver

Position Summary

Our GFL Kelowna Team is looking for an Environmental Class 3A Driver. The successful candidate will transport various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites throughout south-central British Columbia.

Hours & Compensation:

• $90,000 - $105,000 

• Average of 48–53 hours per week

• Overtime pay: 1.5x after 8 hours/day, 2x after 12 hours/day

• Monday to Friday schedule

• Paid statutory holidays

• Home an average of 4 nights per week

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.

• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.

• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and loaded, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.

• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, weights and dimensions.

• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle and any special loading equipment are properly positioned.

• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.

• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.

• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.

• Loading and unloading of trucks.

• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.

• Deliver product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.

• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of the truck is cleaned up.

• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.

• Train others when required.

• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Class 3 Drivers License with Air Brakes and a fairly clean commercial drivers abstract; Class 1 Drivers License would be an asset.

• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.

• Physically fit with the ability to lift +50lbs and stand on cement for extended periods of time.

• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to complete meticulous paperwork forms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills are an asset.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.

• High level of personal integrity.

• Strong work ethic.

• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.

• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to analyze, identify and solve problems.

• Able to work independently and in a team environment. 

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Weekend work may be required.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.

• RRSP company matching program.

• Industry leading health, dental and vision benefits.

• Paid training and development opportunities.

• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

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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.