Driver - Residential Rear Load

GFL Environmental•Conroe, TX

About The Position

The Residential Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously provides waste removal services to customers. The role collects solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transports them to post-collection facilities. The driver operates residential and recycling collection trucks, including side-load and/or rear-load vehicles, along with ancillary equipment and hydraulic systems. The position requires route documentation, vehicle inspections, equipment checks, adherence to safety and legal requirements, and professional interaction with customers and the public. Work takes place outdoors and on routes away from the branch throughout the day, with frequent exposure to traffic, noise, weather, mechanical parts, and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
Must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
At least one year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
Must meet company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
Knowledge of the truck and its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Ability to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors to back approximately 120 feet or more.
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.
Ability 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 sit for up to 75% of the time due to driving duties.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions and in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

Operate a residential or recycling collection side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system on assigned collection routes.
Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the collection vehicle and operate equipment to compact trash.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
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.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Keep the vehicle clean, including cleaning the cab interior and vehicle exterior.
Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from waste carts or cans.
Manage assigned helpers, if applicable.
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times, including gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, and work boots.
Immediately report accidents or incidents to supervisors.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the general public, including while on route or in uniform.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain an inventory of containers, residential carts, and spare parts, and recommend purchases to the supervisor as needed.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Work overtime when required and perform other duties or responsibilities as requested by management.