Residential Rear Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Wilmer, TX

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 fully automated side-loading truck and its ancillary equipment and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roads. The driver works independently with minimal field supervision, maintains route quality, and works with a supervisor to improve routing efficiency. The role may require overtime and attendance at safety and branch meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
At least two years of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
Meet the company’s criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
Know the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Be able to control equipment and maneuver the truck into minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors to back approximately 120 feet or more.
Recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Adapt to change and seek continuous improvement.
Exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
Coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Meet the described physical and visual demands, including operating vehicle controls and working in loud conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate a fully automated side-loading truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roads to collect solid waste on a specified route.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by a supervisor.
Immediately communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor.
Maintain route quality standards set by management.
Follow safety and equipment checks and precautions; comply with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules.
Keep the vehicle clean, including the cab interior and vehicle exterior.
Respond to information requests from superiors to support compliance with work rules and company policy.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, other orders, and company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Work independently with minimal in-field supervision and work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Work overtime when required.