
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Are you a skilled driver with a passion for safety and community service? GFL Environmental is looking for a Class 3 Driver (Residential Side Load) to join our team in Nanaimo!
As the face of "Team Green," you’ll play a vital role in keeping our communities clean. You’ll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and courteous collection of waste and recyclables, ensuring materials are transported to post-collection facilities with precision and care.
Comprehensive Benefits: Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental (including orthodontics).
Future Security: Retirement savings options with RRSP matching.
Work-Life Balance: Local routes that get you home daily.
Growth Potential: Opportunities for overtime and career advancement in a North America-wide company
Expert Operation: Safely operate commercial vehicles and on-board hydraulic systems across assigned residential routes.
Precision Driving: Maneuver trucks in tight spaces and execute backing maneuvers of 120 feet or more using mirrors.
Professionalism: Maintain a positive, professional demeanor while interacting with customers and the public.
Safety First: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; adhere to all provincial, federal, and company safety regulations.
Documentation: Accurately complete daily truck reports, route sheets, and safety logs.
Communication: Maintain clear, effective contact with dispatchers and supervisors to ensure route efficiency.
Licensing: Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
Physical Fitness: Ability to manually lift or move up to 65 lbs regularly throughout the day.
Experience: Previous industry experience is considered a strong asset.
Reliability: A self-starter who can work effectively with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
At GFL, we don’t just provide a service; we invest in our people. With over 20,000 employees across North America, we are a leader in sustainable environmental solutions. Whether it’s launching our first fully electric trucks or giving back through our Full Circle Project, we are committed to a greener future.
Come grow with us—for life!
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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 contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for 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.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.