Posted 12 days ago
Spare Driver - Class 3
@ GFL Environmental Inc.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring on-call spare drivers in Abbotsford, British Columbia, to cover its Commercial Front End, Roll-Off and Residential Collection lines. The work involves driving and operating collection trucks, with no set schedule or guaranteed hours. The posting states competitive pay based on responsibilities, experience and location, plus employer-paid health coverage and an RRSP/DPSP match.
Responsibilities:
- Operate an automated side-load collection truck on assigned residential routes
- Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and trip logs
- Collect residential waste and recycling at the curb
- Report mechanical write-ups, route hazards and safety incidents
- Support helpers and terminal supervisors in daily operations
Requirements summary:
- Valid Commercial Class 3 licence with clean abstract and CVOR
- Minimum one year commercial driving experience or truck driving school
- Ability to safely operate heavy collection vehicles and hydraulic packers
- Strong attendance and flexibility for early starts and overtime
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-25
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CVOR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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GFL Environmental Inc.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 155 |
Job Summary:
GFL Environmental is looking for Spare Drivers to join our team in Abbotsford, British Columbia!
This is an on-call position with no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Successful candidates must be flexible and available to support operations across all three lines of business: Commercial Front End, Roll-Off, and Residential Collection.
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.
Requirements:
- Licensing: Valid Commercial Class 3 Driver’s License (Manual Preferred) 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.
Responsibilities:
- Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate an Automated Side-Load (ASL) collection 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.
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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.
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