AZ Operator

GFL Environmental; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking an AZ Operator for its Ottawa Stevenage site to manage loading, unloading and safe operation of trucks and tanker equipment. You will perform inspections, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with road safety and regulatory requirements.

Role requires AZ or DZ license with a clean abstract, ability to work varied shifts, and experience hauling tankers; coordination with loading crews and timely reporting of any defects or delivery issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• AZ or DZ license with a clean Driver’s abstract.
• Experience hauling tankers is required.
• Roll-off bin truck experience is an asset.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule and shifts.
• Ability to work Mondays–Fridays and Tue–Sat depending on season.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads per safety rules.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment and loads; ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle status per regulations.
• Record and maintain required documentation (driver log, bills of lading, manifests).
• Deliver to customers with courteous and timely service; report issues to supervision.

Skills

AZ/DZ license

Tanker experience

Roll-off bin truck experience

Manual transmission capable

Irregular shifts

Job description

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

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.

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.

Please 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.