DZ Operator, Vacuum Truck Services.

GFL Environmental Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a DZ licensed driver to transport and manage hazardous and non-hazardous wastes across customer sites in Canada. You will load/unload, operate vacuum trucks, and ensure secure cargo with strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Strong mechanical aptitude and clear communication are essential for on-time deliveries and accurate documentation. Applicants must lift 75+ lbs, endure overtime and weekend duties as required, and maintain professional conduct in a

Qualifications

• Valid DZ license is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Professional and mature demeanor under pressure.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift 75+ lbs.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Transport, remove, deliver, and collect wastes from customer sites.
• Load and unload trucks and oversee cargo handling and secure loads.
• Operate vacuum equipment and perform trip inspections.
• Comply with applicable legislation and safety regulations.
• Maneuver trucks and ensure correct vehicle positioning.
• Check vehicle systems and report any defects or incidents.
• Ensure load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
• Provide courteous service to customers and communicate clearly.

Skills

DZ license

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Professional demeanor

耐久性 / stamina

Customer interaction

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:

• 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.

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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.