CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End Driver in Arkansas to operate front-end trucks and service multiple residential and commercial routes.

The role involves removing and transporting waste or recyclables under contract, with transfers made to stations, landfills, or drop-off locations. The position requires a valid CDL B with Air Brakes, at least one year of driving experience (or CDL school certification), and the ability to meet safety-sensitive standards and operate equipment

Qualifications

• Valid CDL B with Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Minimum of one year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety sensitive criteria per company standards.
• Must be able to safely operate the truck and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end trucks servicing multi-family and commercial routes.
• Remove and transport waste or recyclables per customer contracts.
• Service multiple customers per day across assigned routes.
• Transfer waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location.

Skills

CDL B with Air Brakes

1+ year truck driving

Safety-sensitive awareness

Customer communication

Reading and maps

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B with Air Brakes Endorsement).
• 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.

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