Posted 11 days ago
Manual AZ/DZ Driver
@ GFL Environmental
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a full-time AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operator at its Thunder Bay, Ontario site to support its liquid line of business. The role collects liquid and solid hazardous waste and responds to spills, chemical incidents, highway and rail emergencies and marine fuel spills. Manual transmission training is required, with 365-day availability plus on-call duty.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to spills, chemical leaks and weather emergencies
- Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste from customer sites
- Operate vacuum trucks, water blasters and heavy equipment
- Complete work documentation and incident reports
Requirements summary:
- Valid AZ and/or DZ licence
- Knowledge of transportation of dangerous goods
- Ability to operate manual transmission
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs
- 365-day availability plus on call
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 75 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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GFL Environmental
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Full company description
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- Reported office locations
- 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Consulting
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Other recorded names
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Specialties
- Municipal / Residential Waste
- Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
- Construction & Demolition Services
- Used Oil Collection
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Excavation Services
- Shoring & Foundations
- Soil Remediation
- Vacuum Truck Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Recycling
- Organics
- Industrial Cleaning
- HAZMAT Emergency Response
- Landfill Disposal & Diversion
- and Environmental Remediation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
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GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 580 |
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GFL Environmental is looking for full-time AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operators to support our liquid line of business out of our Thunder Bay, Ontario site.
The successful candidates must be trained on MANUAL TRANSMISSION and will be primarily responsible for the collection of various liquid and solid hazardous waste from various customer sites.
GFL Benefits:
Our industry leading benefits package (100% employer-premium paid)
RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions
An environment that encourages professional growth and development
Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community
Overtime pay
Key Responsibilities:
The Emergency Response Operator will respond to various incidents such as:
Environmental and Industrial spills
Clandestine laboratory decommissioning
Highway incidents involving tractor trailers, accidents, and chemical leaks
Train derailments involving hazardous chemicals, fires, and site safety planning.
Marine operations mostly regarding fuel spills into open bodies of water. Involving boom deployment and boat operations.
Weather event responses involving wind/ice storms, forest fires, and flooding.
Chemical assessments and advisory services.
Working alongside police, fire, EMS, Environment Canada, and other stakeholders.
Incidents involving heavy equipment, vacuum trucks, and water blasters.
Collection of hazardous and non-hazardous goods
Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required
Completing work related documentation and reporting
Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others
Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act
Participate in team/staff meetings when required
Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Valid AZ and/or DZ license.
Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Must be able to operate manual transmission.
Previous experience with Vacuum Trucks is preferred
365 day availability required + on call.
Clean shaven (to wear a respirator).
Machine operating experience is an asset.
Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.
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