CDL Driver - Front Load

GFL Environmental Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA with employer match

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability option

Mental health support

7 paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Wisconsin is hiring a commercial driver to operate frontload or ancillary waste collection trucks along designated routes, ensuring safe loading and compliant operations.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, interact with customers, maintain logs, and follow company safety policies while delivering dependable service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience operating commercial trucks and performing daily inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and position 3-4-yard cans for dumping.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and submit vehicle condition reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and the public and report issues to supervision.
• Keep truck and work area clean and manage spills safely.
• Maintain logs, route productivity sheets, and post-trip inspections as required by law or policy.
• Maneuver truck in tight spaces using mirrors and backing techniques.
• Use maps and GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safety standards and company policies on equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Truck operation

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Map/GPS usage

Physical stamina

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options


• Health Savings Account with employer match option


• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%


• Supplemental health plans through Unum


• Employer paid basic life insurance


• Employee paid short-term disability option


• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program


• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities


• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping


• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift


• 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


• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways


• Maintains and submits a 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


• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping


• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).


• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate


• 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 & 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 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 as well as the commitment to seek 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 (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 regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds.


• Ability to enter and exit truck to open doors to corrals multiple times during a shift


• Ability to climb to top of truck to verify that the load is secured prior to transporting the load to the landfill


• 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.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

GFL Environmental Inc. is North America's leading diversified environmental services provider, specializing in solid and liquid waste management and soil remediation for residential and commercial clients.

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