Container Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a dedicated truck driver to operate a waste container delivery truck and manage on-board hydraulics. You will perform safety inspections, complete route sheets, and communicate any mechanical issues to leadership during daily operations.

The role requires a valid CDL, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of commercial truck driving experience. You will follow all safety rules and work in outdoor environments across routes.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend maps and documents.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate container delivery truck and on-board hydraulics to deliver and remove dumpsters.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and reports.
• Communicate mechanical issues to supervisor and mechanic.
• Maintain route quality and yard inventory.
• Ensure containers are covered and secured during transport.
• Report accidents or incidents to supervisor immediately.

Skills

Communication

Reading and writing

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate container delivery truck and operate on-board hydraulic systems to deliver and remove solid waste dumpster containers.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Must keep inventory on yard in an orderly manner
• Position containers at customer location to ensure potential hazards are minimized or eliminated.
• Ensure containers without lids are covered during transport.
• 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.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• 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.
• May 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.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 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 and Abilities:

• 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.
• 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.