Operator, Industrial Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

EAP services

Job summary

GFL Environmental Services is seeking a skilled driver to transport, load, and collect hazardous wastes while operating vacuum and box trucks. Responsibilities include securing loads, handling manifests, and ensuring safety.

You will maintain logs, communicate with customers, and support training as needed. Overtime and weekend work may be required; physical tasks include lifting up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL B license with clean driving record.
• Tanker endorsement preferred; hazmat endorsement required.
• Must be able to drive manual transmissions.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation and safe practices.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Work with manifests and government documents.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment and load for safety and roadworthiness.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions and verify equipment positioning.
• Verify all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
• Record and maintain driver logs, bills of lading, and manifests.
• Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers; train others when required.

Skills

CDL B license

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Manual transmission

Load security

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Vacuum trucks

Box trucks

Job description

Summary:

This driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. They will also have the ability to operate a variety of truck and equipment including vacuum trucks, box trucks, and any other equipment that fits their license on site if necessary.

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!

• 3 weeks PTO annually
• 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:

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Train others when required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Valid CDL B license with clean driving record.
• Tanker endorsement required and hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Must be able to drive manual transmissions.
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 75 lbs required.

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About GFL Environmental Services

GFL Environmental Services is your true one-stop provider across North America, specializing in liquid waste and soil remediation services. We focus on delivering specialized environmental solutions across a broad range of industries.

Driven by an uncompromising commitment to safety, we aspire to become North America’s leading Environmental Services provider. Our vision is to be Green For Life —it’s at the core of our business strategy and central to every service we provide. We bring this vision to life by offering accessible, sustainable environmental solutions for our customers and the communities we serve.

To learn more about GFL Environmental Services, visit: gesi.gflenv.com