Driver - Residential Jobs

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 transporting to post-collection facilities. Key Responsibilities:

• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• As route conditions require, driver will assist helper(s) in loading solid waste into truck hopper
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
• Occasionally work in high precarious places
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections; completes and submits the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Drives a rear-load, split body, curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Work environment is usually loud #GFLTalent 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.
• Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds
• Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures Physical/Mental Demands:
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill and/or transfer station run; this ensures that equipment operations will continue safely and productively
• 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
• Maintains and submits a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving
• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
• 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
• 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 coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
• 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
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions Working Conditions:
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body