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Driver - Class 1

@ GFL Environmental

Cranbrook, British Columbia

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Class 1 driver to operate roll-off trucks on set routes, collecting solid waste and taking it to post-collection facilities. The work includes customer interaction, site cleanup and careful maneuvering in tight spaces. The posting lists health, vision and dental benefits, life insurance, RRSP contributions and possible overtime.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive Class 1 roll-off trucks on designated routes
  • Collect solid waste and deliver to post-collection facilities
  • Interact courteously with customers and the public
  • Clean debris around trucks and customer sites
  • Maneuver trucks into tight spaces using mirrors

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Ability to safely drive and operate equipment
  • Knowledge of truck components and basic maintenance
  • Ability to back up about 120 feet using mirrors
  • Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-11-01

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer none
Licences & certificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), Class 1
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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GFL Environmental

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Full company description

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.

LinkedIn followers
170,621
People associated on LinkedIn
8,102
Reported office locations
  • 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
Business categories
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Waste Management
  • GreenTech
Other recorded names
  • GFL Environmental Inc.
Specialties
  • Municipal / Residential Waste
  • Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
  • Construction & Demolition Services
  • Used Oil Collection
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Excavation Services
  • Shoring & Foundations
  • Soil Remediation
  • Vacuum Truck Services
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Recycling
  • Organics
  • Industrial Cleaning
  • HAZMAT Emergency Response
  • Landfill Disposal & Diversion
  • and Environmental Remediation
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
5,167,778,866

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersVaughan, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesMunicipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development
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Job description

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:
• Drive Class 1 roll off trucks along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping

Requirements:
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 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 coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing


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

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