AZ Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Ottawa is seeking an AZ Operator to drive and operate a range of industrial trucks, including combination units, power vacuum units, hydro excavation units, box trucks, roll-off bins, and high-pressure water blasters.

You will perform inspections, secure loads, and ensure compliance with safety and transportation regulations while maintaining documentation and communicating with customers.

Qualifications

• Must hold AZ or DZ license with a clean CVOR abstract.
• Experience hauling tankers is preferred.
• Experience with roll-off bin trucks is an asset.
• Ability to work a variable schedule and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, ensuring safe practices and regulatory compliance.
• Perform trip inspections and ensure roadworthiness of equipment and load.
• Comply with applicable laws including hours of service and safety regulations.
• Position and maneuver trucks for loading/unloading with proper signals and equipment alignment.
• Check vehicles before operation for mechanical and safety readiness.
• Record logs and documents like bills of lading and manifests as required.
• Assist with loading/unloading and ensure proper fastening of loads.
• Provide feedback on customer or equipment issues to supervision.

Skills

AZ/DZ License

CVOR abstract clean

Manual transmission

Tankers experience

Roll-off truck experience

Irregular schedule

Ottawa-based flexibility

Job description

• Hydro excavation units.

GFL Environmental is looking for an AZ Operator for our Stevenage site in Ottawa!

The successful candidates will drive & operate a variety of our industrial trucks/units, such as:

• Combination units.
• Power vacuum units.
• Hydro excavation units.
• Box trucks
• Roll-off bin units
• High-pressure water blasters.
• Tractor trailers (AZ/DZ drivers)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
• 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.
• 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.
• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.
• Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Ability to drive a manual transmission but both auto/manual transmissions are available Monday-Friday (for a day shift) and on-call every 4th weekend
• AZ or DZ driver’s license with a clean Driver’s and CVOR abstract.
• Experience hauling tankers
• Experience using a roll-off bin truck is an asset.
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule (extended hours and variable shifts).
• Ability to work Monday- Friday (November - April) & Tuesday- Saturday (April- October).
• Ability to work in a confined space environment and/or at heights.
• Mechanical knowledge.

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.

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