Class A - Container Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

The Driver operates a container delivery truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to serve customers by safely and efficiently delivering and removing solid waste dumpster containers and transporting collected solid waste to a disposal site. The position involves customer interaction, inspections and safe operation of the truck and equipment, as well as maintaining required route and vehicle records. Drivers work outdoors and away from the branch location throughout the day, in varying weather and traffic conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least one year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Must meet relevant company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
• Knowledge of the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Ability to control equipment and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, including backing approximately 120 feet or more using mirrors.
• 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, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change and commitment to 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 while sitting or standing.
• Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a container delivery truck along designated routes to mechanically deliver, swap, or pick up containers.
• Inspect containers and evaluate customer sites to ensure locations are safe for servicing in accordance with Company standards and service agreements.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access containers.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and complete and submit vehicle condition reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and the general public, respond to questions or requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash from the truck or the ground around the truck and container following loading and unloading.
• Maintain and submit DOT logbooks, daily route/productivity sheets, and vehicle condition reports as required by law or company policy.
• Maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors when backing.
• Use a key map or GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Monitor operations for loose debris during dumping and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
• Adhere to DOT, OSHA, FMSCA, and EPA regulations and standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Four medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match program.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED