Driver - Rear Load

GFL Environmental Inc.; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a CDL driver to operate residential/recycling collection trucks along specified routes.

The role involves loading waste and recyclables, compacting material, and performing pre- and post-trip inspections while maintaining safety standards on every run. The position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License and at least one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.
• Ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential/recycling collection truck on assigned route.
• Load waste/recyclables into the rear or side of the vehicle and compact as needed.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and complete required reports.
• Identify prohibited waste items and remove them from the cart or bin.
• Maintain route quality and communicate any vehicle or route issues to supervision.
• Complete daily route sheets and documentation as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.


• Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.


• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.


• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.


• 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.


• Follow all safety standards 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.


• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.


• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.


• 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.


• Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts and spare parts to supervisor.


• 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.


• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License


• 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:

• 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 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.


• Sitting may be 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.

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