CDL Driver - Front Load

GFL Environmental Inc.•De Pere, WI

4d•$27•Onsite

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 service multiple customers daily according to assigned routes, then transfer the collected waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The role pays $27+ per hour. The position requires safe operation of the truck and its equipment, route service, vehicle inspections and documentation, customer interaction, and maintenance of clean and safe customer sites. Work takes place outdoors for up to 100% of the time and involves driving continuously throughout the day, often in traffic and loud conditions, with exposure to varied weather, mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.

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 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 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 climbing in and out of the truck and to its top, and lifting or moving items as required.
Be able to work in usually loud conditions and in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial front-load 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; as needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections 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 respond to requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash from the truck or the ground around the truck and container after spills during dumping to maintain clean customer sites 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, and comply with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Monitor operations for loose debris during dumping and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.