Posted 2 months ago
Spare Driver - Residential Collection
@ GFL Environmental Inc.
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Spare Driver for its Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The role collects and transports residential waste and recyclables from assigned routes to GFL facilities, and is an on-call position requiring availability for dispatch seven days a week. The posting states a Class 5 licence with Air Brake Endorsement is required and offers extended health, dental and vision, retirement savings options and paid holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes
- Manually load recyclables into the collection vehicle
- Operate the side-load and hydraulic collection system
- Maintain route quality standards
- Keep accurate service records
Requirements summary:
- Class 5 licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Class 3 preferred
- Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Safely drive the truck and operate equipment
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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 |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Air Brake Endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
GFL Environmental Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 155 |
GFL Environmental is looking for Spare Drivers to join our Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, British Columbia!
Availability Requirement: Please note that this is an on-call position. To ensure operational coverage, the successful candidate must maintain open availability for dispatch 7 days a week.
License Requirement: Applicants must hold a minimum Class 5 license with Air Brake Endorsement. Class 3 is preferred.
Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including:
Extended Health, Dental and Vision
Retirement Savings Options
Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year
As the faces of GFL, our Solids Residential Drivers interact with residential communities on a day-to-day basis and perform tasks that make those communities safer and cleaner places to live.
The primary focus of this role is to collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes to our GFL facilities, where they then properly dispose of all materials. **This is a highly physical role - individuals must be able to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques**
Key Responsibilities:
Manually load recyclable waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
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.
Requirements:
Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License with an Air Brake Endorsement
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
Other advantages to working at GFL:
A network of 20,000+ employees across North America
Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
Increased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project
#GFLTalent
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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