Vehicle Operator

Covanta Environmental Solutions, Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covanta Environmental Solutions is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Operator responsible for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. This role demands adherence to safety regulations and includes operating various vehicles while ensuring compliance with documentation requirements. Join a company that values professionalism and offers a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to DOT regulations and company policies.
• Ability to operate vacuum tankers, trucks, and tractors.
• Experience with vehicle inspection and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform minor maintenance.
• Maintain logs and documentation as per company and DOT regulations.

Skills

Safety-minded

Professionalism

Customer Interaction

Job description

Covanta Environmental Solutions (CES) offers a turnkey solution to various industries for the management of residual waste materials. CES simplifies the management of hazardous materials, solid or liquid finished products, recyclable materials, and controlled substances in a responsible, environmentally friendly, and safe manner.

A Vehicle Operator performs duties associated with transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste between Covanta facilities, third-party facilities, and the Client’s sites. Vehicle Operators will have the opportunity to operate a variety of equipment including vacuum tankers, vacuum trucks, vans, and tractors. Our operators are expected to be professional and safety-minded individuals who interact with customers and colleagues regularly. We value family and work-life balance, so overnight trips are very rare.

Responsibilities include:

1. Safety is the top priority: Operate equipment safely, following DOT and company policies/regulations.
2. Driving: Transport waste to designated locations safely, adhering to scheduled appointments and all DOT regulations.
3. Compliance: Ensure vehicle placarding meets DOT regulations.
4. Documentation: Maintain paperwork such as expense reports, time sheets, vehicle inspection reports, manifests, and job sheets.
5. Logs: Properly complete paper and electronic logs.
6. Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: Inspect truck equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water) and perform minor maintenance as needed.