Cart Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver to join their team, responsible for safely operating a truck to deliver and collect residential roll-out carts. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable community solutions while enjoying numerous benefits such as paid time off and comprehensive medical plans. Ideal candidates will possess a Commercial Driver's License and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and offers a supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a truck safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive a truck to deliver and retrieve residential carts.
• Perform daily inspections and maintain logs as required.
• Interact courteously with customers and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Customer Service

Vehicle Operation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Driver will operate a small cube truck or other ancillary equipment on assigned route to service customers by safely delivering and removing residential roll-out carts to old and new customers within productivity guidelines established by management.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

• 15 days of paid time off

• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with an employer match

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Overview:

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives a pickup truck with trailer or ancillary equipment along designated routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts
• Delivers carts to residential locations at curbside or back door
• Inspects carts and evaluates customer sites to ensure locations are safe for proper servicing per Company standards and service agreements
• Perform daily pre- and post- trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Load and unload carts to and from trailer manually or by using a forklift
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Cleans loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during the loading and unloading process to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Adherence to all Safety and Company regulations and standards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
• Ability to communicateeffectivelywith internal and external customers
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Ability to understandand follow oral and written instructions
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitmentto seek continuous improvement
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objectsup to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 or more pounds.
• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is usually loud.

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us.

At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people.

Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey.

We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions.

With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way.

Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life.

GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.

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