Residential Rear Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Kennedale, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Rear Load 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 or recycling collection side-load and/or rear-load truck and its equipment, follows safety and vehicle-operation requirements, completes route and vehicle documentation, and maintains professional customer interactions. The work is primarily outdoors and on routes away from the branch location.

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.
Ability to 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 a residential or recycling collection side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on a specified route.
Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the collection vehicle.
Operate truck equipment to compact trash into the vehicle.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane 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 standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable rules concerning safety and vehicle operation.
Clean the cab interior and vehicle exterior to maintain a clean vehicle.
Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from waste carts or cans.
Manage assigned helpers, if applicable.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, a reflective vest, safety glasses, and work boots.
Immediately report accidents or incidents to supervisors.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the public, including while in uniform.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain an inventory of containers, residential carts, and spare parts, and recommend additional purchases to a supervisor.
Work with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Work overtime when required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.