CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental Inc. • Bethel Heights, AR

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About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks on multi-family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables to fulfill customer contracts. Drivers service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes and transfer collected waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The work is primarily driving and takes place outdoors, away from the branch location throughout the day.

Requirements

• Possess a valid CDL B with Air Brakes Endorsement.
• 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 and its components, including basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Be able to maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces and use mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers; read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Adapt to change and seek 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.
• Meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including climbing, balancing, and visual abilities needed to maneuver a vehicle.
• Work in usually loud conditions and in an outdoor environment, with exposure to traffic and varying weather and other conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end truck on assigned multi-family residential and commercial routes.
• Remove and transport waste or recyclables for multiple customers each day.
• Transfer collected waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location.
• Safely operate the truck and its equipment, including maneuvering in tight and high-traffic areas.
• Inspect the truck’s load and climb to the top of the truck to verify that it is secured before transport.
• Open corral doors multiple times during a shift.
• Recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable standards for safety-sensitive functions.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Four medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed