Residential Cart Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA with employer contribution & match

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a route driver to operate a pickup with trailer, delivering and swapping carts for residential customers. You will inspect equipment, conduct pre/post-trip checks, and maintain logs while interacting with customers along routes.

The role requires a CDL or valid driver’s license, 21+ years old, and the ability to operate safely in outdoor environments. Benefits include health plans and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desired.
• Possess valid CDL (Class A or B) or driver’s license; may vary by location.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Able to perform pre/post-trip inspections and operate carts safely.

Responsibilities

• Drives a pickup truck with trailer along designated routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts.
• Delivers carts to residential locations at curbside or back door.
• Inspects carts and evaluates locations for safety per company standards.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections and submits vehicle reports.
• Loads/unloads carts; uses forklift as needed.
• Interacts with customers and reports issues to management.
• Maintains logs, route sheets, and vehicle condition reports as required by law.
• Follows safety policies and company regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL license

Truck operation

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Pre/post-trip inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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!

• Starting pay $21/hour with OT weekly.

• 15 days of paid time off

• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribtion & match program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with an employer match

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Overview:

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives a pickup truck with trailer or ancillary equipment along designated routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts
• Delivers carts to residential locations at curbside or back door
• Inspects carts and evaluates customer sites to ensure locations are safe for proper servicing per Company standards and service agreements
• Perform daily pre- and post- trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Load and unload carts to and from trailer manually or by using a forklift
• 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
• Cleans loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during the loading and unloading process to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits 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
• Adherence to all OSHA, EPA, and Company regulations and standards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B, or Driver's License. (may vary based on location)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 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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