DZ Industrial Vacuum Truck Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated driver to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste. This role involves operating various trucks, performing safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a DZ or AZ license, demonstrate strong mechanical skills, and excel in communication. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a difference in maintaining safe and efficient operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Valid DZ or AZ license is mandatory for this role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vacuum equipment and perform trip inspections.
• Deliver products and paperwork courteously and on time.

Skills

DZ or AZ license

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Manual dexterity

Job description

This driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid hazardous/non-hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. This DZ or AZ license representative will also have the ability to operate a variety of truck and equipment including vacuum trucks, box trucks, and any other equipment that fits their license on site if necessary.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
• Safely operate vacuum equipment in an industrial setting
• 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.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• 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.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Valid DZ or AZ license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required, on call schedule in effect on weekly basis.
  
  

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