Container Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental Inc. • Wilmer, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver will operate a container delivery truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to service customers by delivering and removing solid waste dumpster containers in a safe and efficient manner. The role involves delivering collected solid waste to a disposal site. Key responsibilities include operating the truck and on-board hydraulic systems, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, communicating vehicle issues, maintaining route quality, managing yard inventory, positioning containers safely, ensuring containers are covered during transport, adhering to all safety standards and regulations, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, exhibiting a professional demeanor, and accurately recording services performed. The role may involve working closely with supervisors on routing efficiencies, working overtime, and attending safety meetings.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck 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.
• 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.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate container delivery truck and on-board hydraulic systems to deliver and remove solid waste dumpster containers.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Keep inventory on yard in an orderly manner.
• Position containers at customer location to ensure potential hazards are minimized or eliminated.
• Ensure containers without lids are covered during transport.
• Follow all safety standards, 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.
• 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.
• May 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

• GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

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