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In this key role, you will be responsible for developing a thorough understanding of the Company’s transportation requirements and patterns. You will support our supervisory team in day to day operations for your line of business.\nWhy GFL:\nCompetitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location. \nComprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. \nRetirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future. \nModern Fleet & Gear: Work out of a safe, modern yard with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading safe work practices. \nNationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network. \n Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). \nGreen for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives. \nRequirements:\nLicensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License with air endorsement and a clean Driver’s Abstract.\nOperations Experience: Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience. Some supervisory experience preffered. Experience working with Side-loaders, Rear Packers, Front End, and Roll Off vehicles is preferred.\nPrevious operations, transportation, or waste management experience preferred. \nSafety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles. Able to perform pre and post trip inspections and accident investigations. \nReliability: Flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed. Ability to plan, prioritize and execute against tight timelines.\nTechnical Ability: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with database, spreadsheet, and word processing computer skills within a Google Workspace environment. Previous knowledge and experience with dispatch programs preferred.\nResponsibilities:\nSafe Fleet Operation: Ongoing “sit-in” driver training to assess any poor driving habits, road-rage, excessive braking, possibly fuel cost savings, etc., conduct regular driver reviews.\nSafety Inspections: Ensure thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, trip logs and paperwork are completed daily. Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers. \nDelivering Excellence: Act as a direct liaison between dispatch and drivers to ensure information regarding daily schedules, equipment and service requirements is efficiently relayed. Attain all of the necessary information regarding any issues by maintaining courteous, prompt and efficient customer relations with residents. \nSystem Operations: Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers. \nReporting & Maintenance: Promptly respond to any mechanical write-ups, route hazards, or safety incidents. Direct communication with other departments to ensure proper ongoing service and upkeep of all units is maintained including safety devices, vehicle lighting, warning devices, fittings, safety supplies. \nService Quality: Maintain high route productivity, customer service standards, and vehicle cleanliness. \n Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, company safety policies, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards. \nTeam Collaboration: Work closely with Drivers, Dispatchers, Customer Service and Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations. \nAdditional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership. \nWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nGFL 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  \nPlease 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.\nThis hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. 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