Roll Off - Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Dayton, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Roll-Off Driver safely, efficiently, and courteously provides waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of business. The driver collects waste from customer sites and transports it to post-collection facilities for proper disposal. The role involves operating a roll-off truck and related equipment, completing required inspections and records, following safety procedures, maintaining the vehicle, and coordinating with supervisors and mechanics. Work is primarily outdoors and on routes away from the branch throughout the day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply them to the job.
Ability to write simple reports and correspondence, including inspection and accident reports and daily paperwork.
Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions, including company policies and procedures.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow straightforward written or oral instructions and solve general problems.
Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
Visual abilities required include 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 roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the supervisor.
Immediately communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor.
Maintain route quality standards established by management.
Operate the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable federal, state/provincial, local, company, and customer-specific rules for safety and vehicle operation.
Notify the Supervisor or Lead of potential hazards in serving or picking up a container before performing the task.
Keep the vehicle clean, including the cab interior and vehicle exterior.
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.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as gloves, a reflective vest, safety glasses, and work boots.
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
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.