CDL Driver - Residential

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with employer match

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Parental Leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

7 paid holidays annually

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division is seeking a Driver - Residential to operate waste collection trucks on designated routes in the United States. You will load, compact, and transport solid waste and recyclables while performing safety inspections and maintaining documentation.

The role requires a CDL, 1+ year of driving experience or CDL school, and strict adherence to safety standards. Excellent route performance and communication with the supervisor are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria and demonstrate safe driving ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential/recycling collection truck and equipment on assigned route.
• Load waste/recyclables into truck; operate equipment to compact material.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and document route activities.
• Report vehicle issues to supervisor and maintain route quality.
• Ensure safety rules and PPE are used and adhered to at all times.
• Maintain accurate service records and inventory of containers.

Skills

CDL

Driving safety

Customer communication

Map reading

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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


• Employer-paid long-term disability


• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program


• 7 paid holidays annually

Pay: $25+/hour

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off


• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options


• Health Savings Account with employer match option


• Paid Parental Leave


• 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


• Employer-paid long-term disability


• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program


• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.


• Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.


• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.


• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.


• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.


• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.


• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.


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


• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.


• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.


• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.


• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.


• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)


• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately


• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)


• Maintain accurate records of services performed.


• Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts and spare parts to supervisor.


• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.


• May be required to work overtime


• Attend safety and branch meetings.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.


• Must possess a Commerical Driver's License


• Minimum one (1) years of commercial 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 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 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 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.


• Sitting may be required up to 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.

Job ID

R38503

Job Profile

Driver - Residential

Job Country

United States