Posted by GFL Industries

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Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! - 15 days of paid time off. - 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage. - 401(k) with an employer match. - Paid holidays. - Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Overview:
GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service.
Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drives a rear-load, split body, curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities. - As route conditions require, driver will assist helper(s) in loading solid waste into truck hopper. - Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy. - Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route. - Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body. - Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a 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. - Clean loose trash off truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways. - 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. - Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up. - Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses. - Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck. - 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. - Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required. - Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). - Must be at least 21 years of age. - 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:
- Knowledge of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required for safe operation. - Ability to control operations of quipment; 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 read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps. - Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. - Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Physical/Mental Demands:
- Ability to 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 may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving. - Ability to work in usually loud conditions.