DZ Vacuum Truck Operator

Our company is looking for a DZ licensed driver to run vacuum truck services in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, picking up and hauling liquid and solid waste, both hazardous and non-hazardous, between customer sites.

What you'll do

• Pick up, haul and drop off waste materials at customer locations

• Load and unload cargo, securing it properly and following required safety rules

• Run vacuum equipment in industrial settings, plus box trucks or other equipment allowed under your license

• Position your truck for loading and unloading, working with signals from the loading crew and confirming equipment is set up correctly

• Carry out pre-trip, en-route and post-trip checks on your vehicle and load to confirm everything is secure and roadworthy

• Follow rules covering hours of service, dangerous goods transport, workplace safety, customs/immigration and weight and size limits

• Flag any mechanical issues, accidents, traffic violations or vehicle damage to your supervisor

• Review load paperwork for accuracy and hand off products and documents to customers

• Keep communication open with customers, the public and coworkers, and pass along feedback on any mechanical, delivery or customer issues

• Take on other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Valid DZ license

• Solid mechanical know-how, with the ability to handle basic vehicle upkeep

• Strong organizational and communication skills, both spoken and written

• Comfortable prioritizing tasks, managing time and handling multiple jobs in a fast-paced setting

• Steady, professional attitude under pressure, with confident and decisive judgment

• Physically able to lift 75+ lbs and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity

• Available for overtime and occasional weekend work, with an on-call rotation in effect weekly