AZ Operator 3, Vacuum Truck Services

GFL Environmental; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking an AZ Operator 3 for its Vacuum Truck Services in Toronto. This full-time position involves loading, transporting, and offloading regulated industrial liquid waste, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Successful candidates will have a valid AZ license, certification from a recognized driving school, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits and a pension plan in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Great benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Ability to operate manual transmissions.
• Experience in hauling liquid hazardous waste.
• Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA, Ontario Reg. 347/558, TDG) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading industrial liquid waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
• Perform periodic vehicle inspections and report defects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical Aptitude

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Certification from recognized Truck Driving School

Valid AZ license

Job description

AZ Operator 3, Vacuum Truck Services page is loaded

AZ Operator 3, Vacuum Truck Services

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R26822 Reporting directly to the Transportation Supervisor, the driver/operator is responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading TDG regulated and non-regulated industrial liquid waste while assuring all regulations, policies, and procedures are followed. This position has great benefits and pension plan.

Key Accountabilities:

• Active participant in GFL Environmental, Health & Safety Program.
• Attend all safety meetings.
• Report all incidents, accidents, and or near misses, equipment damage as soon as they happen.
• Wear required PPE for the task and ensure that it is maintained in good condition.

• Comply with Corporate and Regulatory policies and procedures.

• 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.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is clear, concise, complete and accurate in a timely manner.
• Perform periodic inspections to ensure that the load is properly secure.
• Clean or capture any debris caused by the loading/unloading process.
• Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skilled and Key Competencies:

• Certification from recognized Truck Driving School.
• Valid AZ license.
• Ability to operate manual transmissions.
• Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA, Ontario Reg. 347/558, TDG, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience hauling liquid hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Detailed oriented and experienced completing electronic or paper documentation not limited to Daily Driver Logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR’s), Residue Last Contained Forms, Waste Manifests, work orders, Permits, Job Hazard Safety Assessments, Daily Field Tickets and Daily Time Sheets.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities, and to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
• The capacity to provide, receive, and fulfil clear, concise direction to assure respectful communication.
• Proven communication (written / verbal).
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Vac Truck experience is an asset.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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