CDL Driver - Front Load

GFL Environmental Inc. • Muskego, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. The position services multiple customers per day according to assigned routes, then transfers the waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location.

The role requires safe driving and operation of front-load or ancillary equipment, customer interaction, vehicle inspections and reporting, and adherence to applicable safety, vehicle-operation, and company policies. Work is primarily driving and takes place outdoors and on routes away from the branch location. Drivers may need to access container corrals, clean loose debris, and climb onto the truck to verify loads.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 the equipment.
• Know the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of 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 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.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Meet the described physical and visual demands, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and seeing at varying distances.
• Be able to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally move or push up to 300 pounds.
• Be able to enter and exit the truck repeatedly to open corral doors and climb to the top of the truck to verify the load is secured.
• Be able to work in usually loud conditions and in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial front-load or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste 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- and post-trip inspections and complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
• Interact courteously with customers and the public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash from the truck or from the ground around the truck and container after spills during dumping to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.
• Maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, 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 by using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto the truck during dumping, and visually scan the customer site before and after dumping.
• Follow safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions; comply with federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employee-paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

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