CDL A Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k and matching

Paid Holidays

3 weeks of PTO annually

Work boot reimbursement

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a CDL Class A Driver in Kalkaska, Michigan. The role includes transporting hazardous wastes, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, tanker and hazmat endorsements, and be able to drive manual transmissions.

The position offers health, dental, vision insurance, 401k matching, and 3 weeks of PTO annually.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Must have tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Transport, remove, and collect liquid hazardous wastes from customer sites.
• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 75+ lbs

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

This CDL class A driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. This representative will also have the ability to operate a variety of truck and equipment including vacuum trucks, box trucks, and any other equipment that fits their license on site if necessary. Must have tanker and hazmat endorsements.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, and 401k matching
• Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO annually
• Work boot reimbursement
• And several other benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Must have tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• Must be able to drive manual transmission.
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required, on call schedule in effect on weekly basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.

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