Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
The Helper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck
Join TEAM GREEN at GFL Environmental and become our newest Driver helper in Edmonton, AB!
The Helper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Key Responsibilities: - Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
- Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
- Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
- Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
- Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
- Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
- Report all customer related problems to driver immediately
- Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
- 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.)
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
- Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
- Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to our commitment to sustainability, we invite you to apply! Join GFL, where your skills are valued, and opportunities for growth are limitless.
About GFL
#GFLTALENT
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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