Roll Off

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

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a CDL driver to operate roll-off trucks and related equipment for waste collection. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain accurate records, and communicate mechanical issues promptly to the supervisor.

The role requires CDL, a HS diploma or GED, and at least one year of commercial driving experience. You will work to maintain route quality, follow safety policies, and interact professionally with customers on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.
• Ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other supervisor requests.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Follow safety standards and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Maintain professional demeanor when meeting customers or the public.

Skills

Operate vehicle

Written & verbal communication

Math skills

Documentation/report writing

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Education

CDL

HS diploma or GED

Tools

-

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• 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 including any required customer specific rules or regulations.
• Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up container to Supervisor/Lead prior to performing task
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• 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.)
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• May be required to work overtime
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 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

• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Must be able to sit, 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 is 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.