Driver - Roll Off

GFL Environmental • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

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 at customer sites and transports it to post-collection facilities for proper disposal. The role operates a roll-off truck and ancillary equipment while following applicable safety standards, vehicle-operation rules, and customer-specific requirements. It involves completing route and vehicle documentation, maintaining service quality and vehicle cleanliness, communicating hazards or mechanical issues, and working with supervisors to improve routing efficiency. The position works on routes away from the branch and may require 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.
• Must meet company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment needed 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 the ability to adjust 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 work in usually loud conditions and in outdoor environments, including variable weather and vehicle-traffic 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 a supervisor.
• Immediately report 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/provincial, local, company, and customer-specific vehicle-operation rules.
• Inform the Supervisor/Lead of potential hazards when servicing 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, a 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Work overtime when required.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Four medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and a 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