CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is looking for a dedicated Residential Driver responsible for providing safe and efficient waste removal services. This role involves operating collection trucks, loading waste, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Join a team committed to environmental sustainability and enjoy benefits including paid time off and competitive health plans.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

Health Savings Account with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid long-term disability

7 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License required.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential/recycling collection trucks and ancillary equipment.
• Load waste and recyclables into the vehicle.
• Perform safety inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of truck components and maintenance

Ability to maneuver truck in tight spaces

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Pay: $24/hour

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transport to post-collection facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate residential/recycling collection trucks, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems to collect waste on specified routes.
• Load waste and recyclables into the vehicle.
• Operate equipment to compact trash.
• Perform safety inspections and complete reports daily.
• Communicate vehicle issues promptly.
• Maintain route quality standards.
• Follow safety standards and regulations.
• Keep the vehicle clean.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items.
• Manage helpers if applicable.
• Comply with all laws, policies, and safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Report accidents or incidents immediately.
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance.
• Keep accurate service records.
• Manage inventory of containers and parts.
• Work with supervisor to improve routing.
• May require overtime and attendance at meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License required.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Ability to meet safety-sensitive criteria.
• Ability to operate trucks and equipment safely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of truck components and maintenance.
• Ability to maneuver truck in tight spaces.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand documents and maps.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Coordination of limbs while sitting or standing.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, smell.
• Visual requirements for driving and maneuvering.
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Sitting for up to 75% of the time.
• Work in loud conditions and outdoor environments.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to loud noise, weather, mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, particles.
• Work outdoors and route away from branch location.
• Occasional work in high places and traffic conditions.

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

GFL is committed to equal opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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