Driver - Automated Side Load

GFL Environmental Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Health insurance with HSA

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Residential Driver to operate a fully automated side load truck on curbside and backdoor routes, delivering safe, courteous waste removal services.

The role requires a CDL, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of commercial driving experience or CDL training. You will perform pre/post inspections, document routes, and maintain route quality while complying with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid CDL and a clean driving record.
• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• High school diploma or GED is required/desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate an automated side loading truck on designated routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document daily reports.
• Communicate mechanical issues to supervisor or mechanic.
• Maintain route quality and safety compliance at all times.
• Log services performed and assist with route optimization.

Skills

CDL

2+ years experience

Safety conscious

Customer service

Communication

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Driver - Automated Side LoadApply: 5959 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R40126The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.**At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!**Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be **GREEN FOR LIFE!*** 15 days of paid time off.* 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.* 401(k) with an employer match.* Paid holidays.* Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services. **Key Responsibilities:** • Operate a fully automated side loading truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roadway to collect solid waste on specified collection route. • Complete pre-trip and post-trip 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 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. • Comply with all information requests from superiors in order to ensure compliance with work rules and company policy. • 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. • Maintain accurate records of services performed. • Work independently with minimal in field supervision. • 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 valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). • Minimum two (2) 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, taste, 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 operate all controls from inside the vehicle. • 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 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, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. • Occasionally work in high precarious places. • Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly. • Work environment is usually loud.