CDL Driver - Residential
About The Position
The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities. At GFL, our greatest asset is our people. We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us, fostering growth not just for our business, but for our people. We support employees in advancing their jobs, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core, we unite as 'Team Green' to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and communities to be Green For Life. Working for GFL is an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
- Must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
- Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
- Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
- Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of 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 comprehend associated documents and maps.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement.
- Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
- Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
- Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
- Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
- Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
- Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
- Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
- Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
- Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
- Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
- Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
- Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
- Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
- Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
- Maintain accurate records of services performed.
- Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts and spare parts to supervisor.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
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 an employer match up to 4%
- Supplemental health plans through Aflac
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
