Overview
AZ/DZ Vacuum Truck Driver Jobs in Pickering – Ontario at GFL Environmental
Title: AZ/DZ Vacuum Truck Driver
Company: GFL Environmental
Location: Pickering – Ontario
Category: Transportation, Supply Chain/Logistics
GFL Environmental is looking for a Vacuum Truck Operator to support our Commercial lines of business out of our Pickering, ON site The Driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. This Driver 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 Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests. 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 Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc.
by manual or electronic means 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 Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies:
Certification from recognized Truck Driving School 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 High level of personal integrity &
strong work ethic
Ability towork in afast-paced environmentWill be required to work both indoors and outdoors 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 Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
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