CDL Driver - Front Load

GFL Environmental•De Pere, WI

About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks on multi-family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. Drivers service multiple customers each day according to assigned routes and transfer collected material to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The position requires safe operation of the truck and equipment, route navigation, customer interaction, inspections, and completion of required records. The work is performed outdoors for up to 100% of the time, away from the branch location throughout the day. Drivers regularly work in loud conditions, motor vehicle traffic, and varying weather, and may encounter moving mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. Sitting is required for approximately 75% of the time due to driving duties.

Requirements

Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Have at least one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
Meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
Know the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Be able to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors to back approximately 120 feet or more.
Recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Adapt to change and commit to continuous improvement.
Exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
Coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Meet physical demands including standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, and smelling.
Meet visual requirements including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally move or push up to 300 pounds.
Enter and exit the truck repeatedly during a shift to open corral doors.
Climb to the top of the truck to verify that the load is secured before transporting it to the landfill.
Work in usually loud conditions and outdoors in motor vehicle traffic and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste mechanically and transport it to post-collection facilities.
Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and, as needed, roll 3–4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
Interact courteously with customers and the general public along the route, answer questions or requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash from the truck and from the ground around the truck and container after spills during dumping to maintain a clean customer site and safe roads.
Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and post-trip vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.
Maneuver the truck into and out of spaces with minimum clearance, using mirrors to back up.
Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
Follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, to ensure proper truck operation.
Monitor operations for loose debris during dumping, using mirrors, direct sight, and listening for debris falling onto the truck; visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions, and comply with federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.