Class A Cdl Driver

The CDL Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses. The CDL Driver will collect waste from customer sites and transport to post-collection facilities for proper disposal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notifies supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Monitors operations to detect leaks, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections; completes and submits the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards
• Maintains and submits a DOT logbook and daily route/productivity sheet as required by law and company policy
• Cleans waste from the truck body; ensuring equipment operations will continue safely and productively
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses as necessary
• Drives a commercial truck or ancillary equipment to collect waste from customer sites and transport to post-collection facilities for proper disposal
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A).
• Endorsements: N (tanker) and X (hazmat).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• 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 follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required for safe operation.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• 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.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• 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 motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is usually loud.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.