AZ/DZ Operator, Industrial Operator

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Talent in Ottawa is seeking AZ/DZ licensed drivers to join our team. You will operate a variety of industrial trucks and assist with loading, delivery, and paperwork to ensure safe, on-time service for municipal and commercial customers.

Candidates must have an AZ or DZ license with a clean CVOR, be able to work a flexible schedule, and possess mechanical knowledge. Union driver position with comprehensive safety training and benefits offered by GFL Environmental.

Qualifications

• AZ or DZ license with a clean CVOR.
• Ability to operate manual or automatic transmissions.
• Flexible schedule including extended hours and weekends on-call.
• Mechanical knowledge and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads.
• Perform pre-trip and periodic inspections of equipment and load.
• Maintain logs of hours and vehicle service records.
• Deliver to customers with courteous, timely service.
• Record and report vehicle defects or delivery issues.
• Comply with transport regulations and safety rules.
• Load/unload trucks and ensure proper paperwork.

Skills

AZ/DZ license

CVOR

Flexible schedule

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

GFL Talent

GFL Environmental is looking for AZ/DZ licensed drivers for our location based out of Ottawa. We are an integrated environmental services company providing industrial, commercial, utilities, institutional, residential, and municipal customers with leading-edge solutions to a variety of environmental and waste-handling problems.

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

• Manual is preferred 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.
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule (extended hours and variable shifts).
• Ability to work in a confined space environment and/or at heights.
• Mechanical knowledge.

Job ID

R38690

Job Profile

Union Driver

Job Country

• Canada
• Canada