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Spare Driver - Residential Collection
@ GFL Environmental
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Spare Driver for its Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The on-call role collects and transports waste from assigned residential routes to GFL facilities and requires open availability for dispatch seven days a week. The posting lists extended health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings options and 10 days of paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and transport waste from assigned residential routes
- Manually load recyclables into the collection vehicle
- Operate side-load and hydraulic collection systems
- Maintain route quality standards
- Keep accurate records of services performed
Requirements summary:
- Class 5 licence with air brake endorsement
- Class 3 licence preferred
- Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Safely drive the truck and operate equipment
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| 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 |
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 580 |
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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
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