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 goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! 15 days of paid time off. 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with an employer match. Paid holidays. Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services. Overview: GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day. Key Responsibilities: • Drives a rear-load, split body, Curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities. • As route conditions require, driver will assist helper(s) in loading solid waste into truck hopper. • Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy. • Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route. • Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body. • Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections; completes and submits the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift. • Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action. • Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill and/or transfer station run; this ensures that equipment operations will continue safely and productively. • Maintains and submits a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy. • Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up. • Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses. • Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck. • Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping. • Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Requirements: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired. • Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B. • Must be at least 21 years of age. • 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, Skills and Abilities: • 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. Physical/Mental Demands: • Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell. • Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas. • Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. • Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving. • Ability to work in usually loud conditions. Working Conditions: • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. • Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time. • Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day. • Occasionally work in high precarious places. • Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly. • Work environment is usually loud.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees