At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport and manage hazardous/non-hazardous waste with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading environmental services company committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with potential for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in waste management while gaining valuable driving experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid DZ license and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 46458 - 56782 $ per year.
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.
- Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.
- Deliver 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.
DZ Operator in Sault Ste. Marie employer: GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is an exceptional employer that prioritizes a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to contribute to sustainability in the beautiful setting of Whistler. Employees enjoy flexible scheduling, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to safety and teamwork, all while playing a vital role in promoting environmental responsibility within the community.
