Residential Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Halifax, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously provides waste removal services to customers. The driver collects solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transports them to post-collection facilities. The role operates a residential/recycling collection truck and associated equipment, maintains route and vehicle records, follows safety and vehicle-operation requirements, and may manage assigned helpers.

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, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Ability to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck in minimum-clearance spaces, including backing approximately 120 feet or more using mirrors.
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, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Flexibility to 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 focus adjustment.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to sit for up to 75% of the time due to driving.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions and outdoors in varied weather and other conditions.
Must have valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Operate a residential/recycling collection, side-load, or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems on assigned routes.
Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the collection vehicle and use truck equipment to compact the material.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other requested documentation.
Immediately communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor.
Maintain route quality standards and follow applicable safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, laws, and company policies.
Keep the vehicle clean, including 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.
Immediately report accidents or incidents to supervisors.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the public.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain inventory of containers, residential carts, and spare parts; recommend additional purchases to the supervisor.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Work overtime when required and perform other duties requested by management.