Driver - Roll Off

GFL Environmental Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Roll-Off Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously provides waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of business. The driver collects waste from customer sites and transports it to post-collection facilities for proper disposal. This role operates a roll-off truck and related equipment, maintains route quality and accurate service records, follows safety requirements, and communicates with supervisors, mechanics, customers, and the public as needed. The position works outdoors and on routes away from the branch throughout the day, with possible overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 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 the equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply them to the job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence, including inspection records, accident reports, and daily paperwork.
• Ability to read and understand simple correspondence and instructions, including company policies and procedures.
• Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow straightforward written or oral instructions and solve general problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to sit, 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 adjusting focus.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit for up to 75% of the time due to driving duties.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane 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.
• Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Follow safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable federal, state or provincial, local, company, and customer-specific rules for safety and vehicle operation.
• Notify the Supervisor or Lead of potential hazards related to serving or picking up a container before performing the task.
• Keep the vehicle clean, including the cab interior and vehicle exterior.
• Immediately report accidents or incidents to supervisors.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the public, including while in uniform.
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times, such as gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, and work boots.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Work overtime when required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED