AZ/DZ Operator, Industrial Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Ottawa is seeking AZ/DZ licensed drivers to support our integrated waste-management services for municipal and industrial customers. You will operate a range of trucks, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure loads are secured and documented.

The role requires flexibility for extended hours, a clean driving record, and the ability to work in varied environments. Training is provided, with safety and regulatory compliance at the forefront of daily duties.

Qualifications

• AZ or DZ license with a clean CVOR abstract.
• Ability to work irregular hours and shifts.
• Mechanical knowledge and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads; prepare equipment and ensure safe loading practices.
• Perform trip inspections and verify roadworthiness of vehicles before operation.
• Maintain and record driver logs, bills of lading, and manifests in compliance with regulations.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring loads are properly secured and documented.
• Deliver to customers with courteous service and maintain communication on delivery status.

Skills

AZ license

DZ license

Clean CVOR

Truck driving

Safety awareness

Job description

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.

• Hydro excavation units.

• 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.

GFL Talent

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