Front End Driver

Gfl Environmental • Ocala, FL

403d

About The Position

The Front End Driver position at GFL Environmental involves operating front-end trucks to collect and transport waste or recyclables from various multi-family residential and commercial routes. The role requires adherence to safety standards and efficient route management while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards
• Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation
• Ability to control operations of equipment and maneuver the truck in tight spaces
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste materials
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Flexibility to adapt to change and commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and roll 3-4-yard cans into position for dumping as needed
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Interact courteously with customers and the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests
• Clean loose trash off of the truck and surrounding area to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors to back up
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follow safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris during dumping operations
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in performance of all duties
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment
• Special assistance or accommodations for applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed