Residential Driver 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:

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