Portable Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Phenix City, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate a pumper truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. This role involves delivering, picking up, cleaning, and servicing portable toilets, wash stations, and holding tanks. The collected waste will be transported to a disposal site.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
Must be able to meet relevant 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 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).
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.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate a pumper truck, ancillary equipment, and pumping system to service and/or clean porta let units on a specified route.
Load and unload equipment on trucks and trailers.
Unload collected waste at disposal locations.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Ensure that all required personal protective equipment is worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain inventory of all portalets units, wash stations, holding tanks, and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional equipment and spare parts to supervisor.
Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
May be required to work overtime.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.