DZ Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Niagara Falls, ON, is seeking a full-time DZ driver to support operations. The driver will load trucks, transport bulk products and waste, and report to the transportation manager.

The role requires a valid DZ license with CVOR and at least 1 year of driving experience, preferably with tanker duties. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work weekends/on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid DZ license with current abstracts, CVOR.
• At least 1 year driving/operator experience; tanker familiarity.
• Bulk liquid experience is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of TDGA, Reg. 347/558, WMHIS, MTO regulations.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate all company vehicles and equipment safely per procedures and applicable laws.
• Accurately complete pre/post trip inspections, manifests and logbooks.
• Participate in the transportation on-call rotation and be available for weekends/after hours.
• Maintain company vehicles including minor mechanical issues and cleanliness.
• Represent the Company professionally with customers, suppliers and regulators.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental and company policies.
• Attend required trainings and company objectives.
• Assist in other departments as required, including Waste Management and Dust.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

DZ license

1 year experience

Tankers

TDGA knowledge

MTO regs

Written communication

Verbal communication

Canada work eligibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GFL is looking for a full-time DZ driver to help support our operations in Niagara Falls, ON. The DZ Driver will be responsible for loading trucks and transporting bulk products and waste. They will be reporting directly to the transportation manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all company vehicles and equipment as per Company procedures, policies and according to all applicable legislation in a safe and efficient manner
• Accurately complete documents on a daily basis including pre/post trip inspections, manifests and logbooks in a legible manner to meet compliance requirements
• Participate in the transportation on-call rotation as scheduled and be available in an emergency and/or on short notice for weekends, after hours and holiday work
• Maintain company owned vehicles and equipment, including minor mechanical issues and interior/exterior vehicle cleanliness
• Represent the Company in a responsible and professional manner while dealing with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and fellow employees
• Comply with all Company issued health and safety, environmental, administrative, and general policies/procedures, as well as those provided by our customers or third parties when on their job sites
• Attend, participate, and complete all necessary training as per Company requirements or objectives
• Assist in other company departments as required, including Waste Management and Dust
• Suppression, secondary duties in Operations and other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

• Must possess a valid DZ license and submit current abstracts, personal and CVOR
• Minimum of 1 year of driver/operator experience is required. Must be familiar and demonstrate an ability to operate a tanker
• Bulk liquid experience would be considered an asset
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of TDGA, Reg. 347/558, WMHIS, MTO regulations
• Must have solid written communication skills in order to complete required paperwork
• Must have exceptional verbal communication skills to be able to interact with internal and external customers
• Must be able to exercise good judgment, think proactively and solve minor mechanical issues as they arise
• Excellent customer service skills, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to represent the Company effectively and favorably
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

GFL Benefits

• An environment to encourage professional growth and development
• Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community
• We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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