Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Operate and drive various industrial trucks, handle cargo, and ensure safety compliance.
11 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
documentation
load inspection
pre‑trip check
cargo handling
trip inspection
regulatory compliance
Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
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.
Loading and unloading of trucks.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
Requirements
mechanical knowledge
az license
clean cvor
confined space
water blasters
tractor trailer
Mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work an irregular work schedule (extended hours and variable shifts).
Manual is preferred but both auto/manual transmissions are available Monday-Friday (for a day shift) and on-call every 4th weekend
High-pressure water blasters.
AZ or DZ driver’s license with a clean Driver’s and CVOR abstract.
Ability to work in a confined space environment and/or at heights.
Tractor trailers (AZ/DZ drivers)
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
Grow For Life
Safe For Life
Sustainable For Life
Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)