Front-End Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks a CDL driver in Smyrna, GA to operate frontload and ancillary equipment on designated routes, collecting solid waste for transport to post-collection facilities.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle checks, customer interactions, and keeping logs while adhering to safety standards. A valid CDL (or CDL training) and 1 year of driving experience or CDL school certificate are required.

Qualifications

• CDL required or CDL school certificate.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS for routing.
• Good communication with customers and the public.
• Experience or training in daily vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive frontload or ancillary equipment along routes to collect solid waste.
• Open containers and dump into the truck; position cans safely.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and submit reports.
• Interact courteously with customers along the route and report issues.
• Keep the work site clean and ensure safety around truck areas.

Skills

CDL

Safety compliance

Route navigation

Customer interaction

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Key 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. As needed, 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 interacts 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

Requirements:

• 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 & 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 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds.


• Ability to enter and exit truck to open doors to corrals multiple times during a shift


• Ability to climb to top of truck to verify that the load is secured prior to transporting the load to the landfill


• 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.