Commercial Driver - West Columbia, United States - GFL Environmental

    GFL Environmental
    GFL Environmental West Columbia, United States

    1 month ago

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    Our GFL Team is looking for a Class 1 Driver. This driver will transport various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites throughout British Columbia and Alberta. This position is Monday through Friday and will be based out of Kelowna. 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 load, 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, weights and dimensions.

    Maneuver 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. Loading and unloading of trucks. Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure. Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up. Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems. Valid Class 1 Commercial Driving License Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck. Basic computer skills an asset. Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance. Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors. Ability to work overtime as required.

    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.

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