DZ Driver

GFL Environmental; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated DZ Driver to join its team in Fort Frances. This role involves the responsible hauling of waste from various sites, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adhering to safety protocols. The company prides itself on sustainability and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth. As part of a larger team committed to making a positive impact on the environment, you will play a crucial role in delivering essential services to the community. If you are looking for a fulfilling career with a focus on personal development and community contribution, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plan

RRSP match

Orthodontics coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

• Completion of high school; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1-2 years of driving experience in the transportation sector.

Responsibilities

• Haul customer waste from various sites while ensuring safety protocols.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle.

Skills

Driving experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of electronic devices

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary courses or diploma

Tools

Tablets

EOBR

Company 10-4 phones

Job description

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance

GFL Environmental is looking for a DZ Driver to be based out of our Fort Frances location!The position of DZ Driver will be responsible for the hauling of customer waste from industrial, commercial, and institutional sites. The driver is responsible for performing assigned duties on container delivery and hauling of industrial roll-off routes. This physically strenuous position involves mounting and dismounting a 10 ton DZ vehicle numerous times each day. Ability to occasionally drive a F/E truck as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Satisfy customer needs for service. Ensure that service is completed in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Complete an assigned daily route as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Daily route consists of driving to customer sites, secure bin on truck, empty bin at transfer station, return bin to customer site.
• Perform driver check-ins at day’s end to ensure complete and accurate paperwork completion.
• Ensure assigned routes are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Ensure that all protocols are followed while dumping loads at municipal recycling/waste facilities.
• Required to climb up ladder on truck to tarp loads.
• Required to be able to lift the Roll-Off hook and attach it to the bin, requires bending and ability to lift 25-50 pounds.
• May perform some additional responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

• Completion of high school. Post-secondary courses or diploma would be considered an asset.
• 1-2 years driving experience in a transportation sector.
• Experience driving manual transmission.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task & ability to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of electronic devices (i.e. tablets, EOBR, company 10-4 phones)
• Knowledge of industry an asset.
• AZ license an asset.

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Welcome!

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.

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