CDL Automated Side Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Fairburn, GA

About The Position

The Residential Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously provides waste removal services to customers. The driver collects solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transports them to post-collection facilities. The role operates a fully automated side-loading truck and its ancillary equipment and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roadways. The driver works independently with minimal field supervision and coordinates with a supervisor to improve routing efficiency.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
At least two years of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
Must meet relevant company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
Knowledge of the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Ability to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck in minimum-clearance spaces, including backing approximately 120 feet or more using mirrors.
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to read, write, and understand associated documents and maps.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Flexibility to accept and adapt to change and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to exert force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Visual ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to operate all controls from inside the vehicle.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.

Responsibilities

Operate a fully automated side-loading truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system on public roadways to collect solid waste along a specified route.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by a supervisor.
Immediately communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor.
Maintain route quality standards set by management.
Follow safety and equipment checks and precautions, and comply with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and the vehicle exterior.
Respond to information requests from superiors to support compliance with work rules and company policy.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Work independently with minimal in-field supervision.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
May be required to work overtime.