Truck driver

GFL Environmental Services Inc., located at 84 Smelter Road, Coniston, ON P0M 1M0. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. It will be a Term, contract, or full-time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: GFL Environmental Services Inc
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $26.44 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: 84 Smelter Road, Coniston, ON P0M 1M0

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Job Description

  • The candidate must plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, utilizing computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • The candidate will be responsible for coaching colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
  • The candidate must maintain a professional demeanour in customer service.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials safely and efficiently.
  • The candidate must inspect the vehicle’s condition, including the brakes, tires, lights, and other essential components.
  • The candidate must perform brake adjustments.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
  • The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have a DZ class license.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weights of more than 100 lbs (45 kg).
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking initiative.

Work site environment

  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be able to work in multiple locations to support employees stationed at various worksites.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, inspection reports (including pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip reports), maintenance and repair reports, and trip reports.

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have travel experience in the local area.
  • The candidate must have experience with short-haul transportation or travel.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must undergo a driver’s licence validity check and provide a driving record (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The employer will provide the candidate with a vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Health, Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Healthcare plan and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which helps them save for retirement. This plan enables tax-deferred growth on contributions, promoting long-term financial security.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), a way for your employer to help you save for the future.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

ayogeswaran@gflenv.com

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