Residential Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously provides waste removal services to customers. The role collects solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transports them to post-collection facilities. Drivers operate residential and recycling collection trucks and ancillary equipment, complete required inspections and documentation, follow safety and vehicle-operation requirements, maintain service quality and accurate records, and communicate with supervisors, mechanics, customers, and the public. The position involves working outdoors on assigned routes, often in traffic and varying weather conditions.

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 relevant company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
Knowledge of the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Ability to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors to back 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, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Flexibility to accept and 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 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.

Responsibilities

Operate residential or recycling collection side-load and/or rear-load trucks, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems on assigned collection routes.
Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the collection vehicle and operate equipment to compact the material.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections, reports, truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the supervisor.
Immediately report mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor, and report accidents or incidents to supervisors.
Maintain route quality standards and follow applicable safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, laws, regulations, and company policies and directives.
Keep the vehicle clean, including its cab interior and 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, including gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, and work boots.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the general public.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain an inventory of containers, residential carts, and spare parts, and 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 and responsibilities as requested by management.