Driver - Pumper Truck

GFL Environmental•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Driver operates a pumper truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to service customers safely and efficiently. Duties include delivering, picking up, cleaning, and servicing portable toilet units, wash stations, and holding tanks, and transporting collected waste to disposal sites. The role works continuously on routes away from the branch and primarily outdoors, with frequent exposure to traffic, noise, weather, mechanical equipment, and other challenging conditions. The driver must follow company, local, state/provincial, and federal safety and vehicle-operation requirements, maintain accurate service and vehicle records, and present a professional demeanor when interacting with customers and the public.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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 operations and maneuver the truck into minimum-clearance spaces, including backing approximately 120 feet or more using mirrors.
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other related state and federal regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to read, write, and understand associated documents and maps, and follow oral and written instructions.
Flexibility to accept and adapt to change, with a 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 focus adjustment.
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 and in outdoor environments, including traffic and variable weather.

Nice To Haves

One year of satisfactory commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a pumper truck, ancillary equipment, and pumping system to service or clean portable toilet units on an assigned route.
Deliver, pick up, clean, and service portable toilet units, wash stations, and holding tanks.
Load and unload equipment on trucks and trailers.
Unload collected waste at disposal locations.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the supervisor.
Immediately communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor.
Maintain route quality standards set by management.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable federal, state/provincial, local, and company safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Clean the vehicle’s cab interior and exterior.
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times, including gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, and work boots.
Immediately report accidents and incidents to supervisors.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers and the public.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain an inventory of portable toilet units, wash stations, holding tanks, and spare parts, and recommend purchases to the supervisor.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiency.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Work overtime when required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.