Class A - Container Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental Inc. • Joplin, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver operates a Class A or B container delivery truck and ancillary equipment along an assigned route to deliver, swap, or pick up solid waste dumpster containers. The role includes transporting collected solid waste to a disposal site and providing safe, efficient service to customers. Drivers inspect containers and customer sites, perform required vehicle inspections and documentation, and follow applicable company and regulatory safety standards. The job is performed outdoors and on routes away from the branch throughout the day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least one year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Meet relevant company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
• Know the truck and its components, including 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 commit to 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 company safety policies and procedures.
• Meet the physical, visual, and sensory demands described, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, smelling, and adjusting visual focus.
• Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Work in usually loud conditions and tolerate frequent exposure to weather, mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.

Responsibilities

• Drive a container delivery truck on designated routes to mechanically deliver, swap, or pick up containers.
• Inspect containers and customer sites to confirm they are safe for servicing and comply with company standards and service agreements.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access containers.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit vehicle condition reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and the public, respond to questions or requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash from the truck or surrounding ground when spills occur during loading or 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 spaces with minimum clearance, including backing using mirrors.
• Use a key map or GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Monitor dumping operations for loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
• Comply with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, 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