CDL Route Driver: Waste Collection Expert

GFL Environmental Inc.

Wilmer (TX)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a CDL driver to operate frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes in Texas. You will collect solid waste, dump loads, and interact professionally with customers, while performing pre/post-trip inspections and maintaining logs.

Responsibilities include operating safely, following regulations, keeping the site clean, and reporting any issues to supervision. CDL school certificate or 1 year driving experience preferred; aptitude for GPS navigation

Qualifications

Valid CDL required and clean driving record.
At least 1 year of commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certificate.
Applicants must meet safety-sensitive criteria.
Ability to safely operate the truck and equipment.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities.
Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. Roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy.
Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up.
Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck.
Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping.
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.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned