Class 1 Driver – Fluid Hauler

GFL Environmental Inc.•Fort McMurray, AB

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Our GFL Fort McMurray Team is looking for a Class 1 Tank Truck Driver. The driver will transport various liquid wastes from various customer sites throughout Alberta using predominantly a tri-drive/quad combination. This position is Monday through Friday and will be based out of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Requirements

Valid Class 1 Commercial Driving License and a fairly clean Commercial Drivers Abstract is required.
Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
Experience working in a safety sensitive environment.
Out-of-town work is required.
Must successfully pass pre-hire and site-specific A&D screenings as required.
Successful completion of a criminal record check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience hauling quad trailers is an asset.
Basic computer skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and loaded, 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 and any special loading equipment are 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.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
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 secure.
Deliver product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of the truck is cleaned up.
Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
Train others when required.
Other duties as required.