CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental•Morton, IL

18d•Onsite

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 residential and recycling collection trucks and related equipment, maintains route and safety standards, completes required documentation, and interacts professionally with customers and the public. The position may require overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
Must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
At least one year 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, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Ability to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, including using mirrors to back approximately 120 feet or more.
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, 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, and smell.
Visual ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate a residential/recycling collection side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems on assigned routes.
Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the waste collection vehicle and use truck equipment to compact trash.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the supervisor.
Immediately report vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor, and report accidents or incidents to supervisors.
Maintain route quality standards and follow safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Keep the vehicle clean, including its cab interior and exterior.
Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from waste carts or cans.
Manage assigned helpers, if applicable.
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers and the general public.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain inventory of containers, residential carts, and spare parts, and recommend additional purchases to the supervisor.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiency.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required by management.