DZ Operator, Vac Truck Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a DZ driver to transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid waste from multiple customer sites.

The role includes loading and unloading, operating vacuum trucks and other equipment, and ensuring loads are secured and compliant with all regulations. Responsibilities include conducting pre-trip inspections, maintaining accurate paperwork, and communicating effectively with customers and staff.

Qualifications

• DZ license required.
• Ability to load/unload trucks and manage cargo safely.
• Mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and basic repairs.
• Strong communication skills with customers and team members.
• Ability to follow safety rules and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads and prepare equipment.
• Safely operate vacuum equipment in an industrial setting.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment and loads for safety and roadworthiness.
• Comply with laws and regulations including hours of service and safety.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions and verify correct positioning.
• Check vehicles before operation and report any defects or issues.
• Record load documentation accurately and communicate with customers and coworkers.

Skills

DZ license

Loading/unloading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Vacuum trucks

Box trucks

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 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.

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

• Must be able to work following hours: 5:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
• Additional hours may be required during busy periods.
• Valid DZ 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.

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

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.

Current GFL Employees

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.