Lead Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Chester, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across one or multiple lines of business. The duties and responsibilities are under the direction of the Operations Supervisor or Manager. Through the assignment of work activities, the Lead Driver will develop and utilize a working knowledge of day-to-day hauling operations that may include: leading crew outs in the morning, perform new hire training observations and sign offs, assist in dispatch, monthly truck inspections, route analysis, process improvement, training existing and new employees and Company safety and compliance standards.

Requirements

Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience
Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience in the solid waste industry
Experience operating a standard transmission on a commercial truck (depending on location)
Must be able to meet criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
Ability to operate a standard transmission on a commercial truck (depending on location)
Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
Knowledge of safety and other related state/provincial and federal regulations
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 as well as the commitment to seek 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 (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Drives a commercial truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities
Assists with the daily driver crew out and debrief process
Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route
Conducts and provides training for new employees, or coaching events for current employees
Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests. Notifies supervisor of issues requiring management action
Exhibits a positive attitude when interacting with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions and directs them to contact customer service or appropriate department for additional information
Monitors drivers’ daily pre/post trip inspections, addresses findings, and ensures driver conducts proper inspections; review all truck repair issues and address shop manager to ensure mechanical issues are fixed
Completes a weekly vehicle inspection (Safety Lane) on each vehicle assigned to route; ensure vehicles are maintained in a clean and safe manner; blades are clear of debris and paper, document and review finding with drivers/helpers
Reviews weekly demand/volume for routes, determine potential gains from re-routing and recommend re-routes to the Supervisor or Manager
Assigned as a mentor and resource to other drivers to maintain operational standards
May open container enclosures or gates to access cans and may roll cans on castors into position for dumping
Cleans waste debris from the truck body and/or ground that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
May clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill run; ensuring equipment operations will continue safely and productively
Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections; completes and submits the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
Adherence to all regulations and standards
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions.
We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us.
At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people.
Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey.
We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions.
With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job.
It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way.
Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life.
GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.
Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.
Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.