CDL Driver - Roll Off

GFL Environmental Inc.; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account with employer 4

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Unum supplemental health plans

Employer paid basic life insurance

Short-term disability option

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

7 paid holidays annually

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a CDL driver to operate a roll-off truck and related equipment in Quincy, IL. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain route documentation, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the vehicle throughout daily operations.

Candidates must hold a valid CDL and have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate. You will document daily paperwork and may work overtime as needed to meet routes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Possess valid CDL.
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety sensitive criteria per company standards.
• Must safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and equipment to collect waste.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and reports daily.
• Report mechanical issues to supervisor or mechanic immediately.
• Maintain route quality and improve routing efficiencies.
• Follow all safety standards and company rules during duties.
• Maintain clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Complete daily paperwork and records of services performed.
• May work overtime as required by management.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Written & verbal communication

Basic math

Report writing

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL required

Tools

CDL

Job description

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 roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• 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 including any required customer specific rules or regulations.
• Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up container to Supervisor/Lead prior to performing task.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• 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).
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 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

• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Must be able to sit, 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 is 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.