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DZ Operator

@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a full-time DZ Operator to transport, collect, deliver and remove liquid and solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste from customer sites. The role involves loading and unloading trucks and operating vacuum trucks, box trucks and other on-site equipment the license covers. Weekend and on-call work and overtime may be required, and the posting states that no visa sponsorship is offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Transport and collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste from customer sites
  • Operate vacuum trucks, box trucks and other licensed equipment
  • Load and unload trucks and secure cargo
  • Perform trip and pre-trip inspections and report defects
  • Keep load documentation complete and accurate

Requirements summary:

  • Valid DZ license
  • Mechanical aptitude for routine vehicle maintenance
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Ability to lift 75+ lbs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Overtime and weekend or on-call work as required

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

DepartmentTransportation & driving
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 75 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsDZ license
Driver’s licencerequired

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Job description

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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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