CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental Inc.•Bethel Heights, AR

About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks on multi-family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables under customer contracts. Drivers serve multiple customers each day according to assigned routes and transport the waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The work takes place outdoors, away from the branch location, and involves frequent vehicle maneuvering in traffic and tight spaces, as well as operating equipment and handling waste.

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 the equipment.
Know the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Be able to maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces and use mirrors to back approximately 120 feet or more.
Be able to 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.
Meet the described physical and visual demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds, and occasionally pushing or moving up to 300 pounds.
Be able to enter and exit the truck repeatedly, climb to the top of the truck, and work in usually loud conditions.
Have valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Operate a front-end truck on assigned residential and commercial routes.
Remove and transport waste or recyclables for multiple customers each day according to customer contracts.
Transfer waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location.
Safely operate the truck and its equipment, including maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces and backing using mirrors.
Identify unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Communicate with internal and external customers and follow oral and written instructions.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Open truck corral doors during the shift and climb to the top of the truck to verify the load is secured before transport.