DZ Residential Driver/Loader
- Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Why Join GFL?
Competitive hourly wages and overtime opportunities
100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Consistent year-round work with local routes - home daily
Modern, well-maintained fleet and safety-first culture
Opportunities for growth and advancement within GFL
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.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
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.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
Valid DZ driver’s license with a clean abstract
Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred
Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 25 lbs, repetitive motion)
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Excellent attendance and reliability
Ready to make a difference every day? Apply today and be part of the GFL Green for Life movement.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The DZ Driver/Loader at GFL Environmental will drive a recycling collection truck along set residential routes. They will load and compact recyclables and waste, and complete daily safety checks and paperwork.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid DZ driver's licence with a clean abstract, and one year of commercial driving experience is preferred. They must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, repeat physical motions, and show a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and attendance.
Skills
- Side-load truck operation
- Rear-load truck operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Waste compaction
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection
- Post-trip vehicle inspection
- Route driving
- Manual material handling
- Record keeping
- Mechanical problem reporting
- Safe driving practices
- Teamwork
- Route quality standards
Benefits
- Medical insurance (employer-paid)
- Dental insurance (employer-paid)
- Overtime opportunities
- Growth and advancement opportunities
Categories
- Transportation
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Logistics
Keywords
- DZ driver
- driver loader
- recycling collection
- side-load truck
- rear-load truck
- refuse collection
- waste collection
- recyclables
- curbside collection
- commercial driving
- garbage truck driver
- route driver
- hydraulic truck
- safety inspection
- Kirkland Lake
- GFL Environmental
- waste management
- truck driver
- heavy vehicle
- sanitation
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Side-load recycling truck
- Rear-load recycling truck