Residential Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Residential Driver to provide efficient waste removal services. This position involves operating collection trucks, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Employees benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive medical plans, and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Medical plans including HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & time off

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling

Overtime and shift premiums

Boot and tool allowances

Sign-on bonuses

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• CDL required with at least one year of experience or CDL school certification.
• Ability to operate trucks safely and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Good communication skills, ability to read maps, and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection trucks, ensuring safe loading and compaction.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, complete reports, and report issues.
• Interact professionally with customers and manage waste items.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Team management

Education

CDL certification

Job description

The 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 transport them to post-collection facilities.

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, known as 'Team Green,' enjoy benefits such as career advancement, competitive benefits, job stability, and the opportunity to make a positive impact daily.

What’s in it for you:

• Medical plans including an HSA with employer contribution & match, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays & time off
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling
• Overtime and shift premiums for certain shifts
• Competitive wages, boot and tool allowances, sign-on bonuses
• Growth opportunities

Career Path Potential:

Opportunities include roles like Route Dispatcher, Supervisor, Driver Trainer, and more within Team Green.

A “Day in the Life” of a Residential Driver:

• Operate waste collection trucks, ensuring safe loading and compaction.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, complete reports, and report issues.
• Follow safety standards and wear PPE.
• Interact professionally with customers, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and manage waste items.
• Supervise team members and assist in routing and inventory management as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• CDL required with at least one year of experience or CDL school certification.
• Ability to operate trucks safely, lift up to 100 pounds, and work outdoors.
• Good communication skills, ability to read maps, and adapt to changes.
• Sitting for up to 75% of the day with frequent lifting.

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