Posted 10 months ago
DZ Residential Driver/Loader
@ GFL Environmental Inc.
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
Overview
GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a full-time DZ Driver/Loader in Kirkland Lake, ON, to collect recyclables on curbside routes and transport them to post-collection facilities. The role involves operating a side-load or rear-load recycling truck, loading material, and completing daily safety inspections and reports. The posting states competitive hourly wages, overtime opportunities, 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision benefits, and consistent year-round local work with the driver home daily.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a residential recycling side-load or rear-load truck on set routes
- Load and compact recyclables, waste and yard waste into the vehicle
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and daily reports
- Report vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor immediately
Requirements summary:
- Valid DZ driver's licence with clean abstract
- Minimum 1 year commercial driving experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform repetitive motion
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Excellent attendance and reliability
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
GFL Environmental Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 155 |
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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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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