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DZ Driver

@ GFL Environmental Inc.

Fort Frances, Ontario

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a DZ Driver based in Fort Frances to haul customer waste from industrial, commercial and institutional sites using a 10-ton DZ roll-off vehicle. The work is full-time, physically demanding, and involves daily route driving, bin handling and tarping loads, with occasional driving of an F/E truck. The posting states a competitive benefits plan including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage.

Responsibilities:

  • Haul customer waste using a 10-ton DZ roll-off vehicle
  • Complete assigned daily routes and bin deliveries
  • Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Tarp loads by climbing onto the truck
  • Follow protocols when dumping at municipal facilities

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma required, post-secondary an asset
  • 1-2 years of transportation driving experience
  • Experience driving manual transmission
  • Strong communication and customer focus
  • Knowledge of electronic devices such as tablets and EOBR
  • AZ licence an asset

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Benefits mentioned

VisionRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-02-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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GFL Environmental Inc.

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Job description

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

  • Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
  • We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
  • With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
  • We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
  • We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
  • GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance

GFL Environmental is looking for a DZ Driver to be based out of our Fort Frances location! The position of DZ Driver will be responsible for the hauling of customer waste from industrial, commercial, and institutional sites. The driver is responsible for performing assigned duties on container delivery and hauling of industrial roll-off routes. This physically strenuous position involves mounting and dismounting a 10 ton DZ vehicle numerous times each day. Ability to occasionally drive a F/E truck as well.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Satisfy customer needs for service. Ensure that service is completed in accordance with established policies.
  • Responsible for daily pre and post trip inspections.
  • Complete an assigned daily route as assigned by the Operations Manager.
  • Daily route consists of driving to customer sites, secure bin on truck, empty bin at transfer station, return bin to customer site.
  • Perform driver check-ins at day’s end to ensure complete and accurate paperwork completion.
  • Ensure assigned routes are completed in a timely and safe manner.
  • Ensure that all protocols are followed while dumping loads at municipal recycling/waste facilities.
  • Required to climb up ladder on truck to tarp loads.
  • Required to be able to lift the Roll-Off hook and attach it to the bin, requires bending and ability to lift 25-50 pounds.
  • May perform some additional responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

  • Completion of high school. Post-secondary courses or diploma would be considered an asset.
  • 1-2 years driving experience in a transportation sector.
  • Experience driving manual transmission.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong customer focus.
  • Proven ability to multi-task & ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Knowledge of electronic devices (i.e. tablets, EOBR, company 10-4 phones)
  • Knowledge of industry an asset.
  • AZ license an asset.

#GFLTalent

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship
for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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