Are you ready to make a positive impact on the environment while working with a dynamic team? GFL Environmental is seeking a motivated Seasonal Driver Swamper to join us in Edmonton, AB
The Swamper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck.
Position start date: March 31st, 2025; Tentative end date: November 28th, 2025
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Why Choose TEAM GREEN?
· Benefits Effective on Day 1 Of Employment
· Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
· Life Insurance Coverage
· Opportunities for Overtime
· Excellent Work-Life Balance
Key Responsibilities:
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Collect large item materials into rear load waste trucks or box trucks.
• 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.
This is a safety sensitive position and will require completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
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
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!
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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