DZ Driver/Loader - LaSalle, Canada - GFL Environmental

    GFL Environmental
    GFL Environmental LaSalle, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    GFL Environmental is looking for safe and efficient DZ Driver Loaders: New Drivers and Experienced to be based out of our unionized location in Windsor, Ontario.

    The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
  • Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
  • Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
  • Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
  • Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
  • Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
  • Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
  • Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
  • Must possess a valid DZ license.
  • Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate
  • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
  • Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
  • Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
  • Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques