Collection Driver Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

Summary

Our GFL Airdrie Team is looking for a Class 3/1 Oil Collection Driver. The driver will transport various liquid waste from various customer sites throughout Alberta and use predominantly a tridem/tandem tank truck.

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, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions.

• Manoeuvre 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 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 supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.

• Train others when required.

• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 or 3 Commercial Driving License and a clean commercial drivers abstract.

• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.

• Out-of-town work is occasionally required. LOA/travel is included.

• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment.

• Must successfully pass pre-hire and site-specific D&A screenings as required.

• Must successfully pass a criminal record check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills are an asset.

• Self-motivated attitude

• 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.

• Confident, consistent, decisive personality.

• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.

• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Weekend work may be required, on call schedule in effect on a weekly basis.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.

• RRSP company matching program.

• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Paid training and development opportunities.

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

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 contactmyworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor 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.