CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End Driver in Springdale, AR. The role involves operating front-end trucks to service multiple customers daily, removing and transporting waste or recyclables per contracts.

Routes may vary, with transfers to the appropriate station or landfill. The ideal candidate holds a CDL B with Air Brakes, has at least 1 year of driving experience or a CDL school certificate, and demonstrates strong safety awareness and communication with customers and team

Qualifications

• Valid CDL B with Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Minimum of 1 year commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive front-end trucks to service multi-family residential and commercial routes.
• Transfer waste or recyclables to appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location.
• Safely operate vehicle and equipment, following safety procedures.

Skills

CDL B with Air Brakes Endorsement

Commercial truck driving experience

Safety-conscious

Ability to operate and control truck

Effective communication

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.

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.