CDL Driver - Residential
hace 2 días
Garner
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. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! 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! Benefits: • 15 days of paid time off, • 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, • Medical, 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. • Operate a residential/recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route., • Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle., • Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle., • Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures., • 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., • Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation., • Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle., • Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can., • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable., • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors., • Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.), • 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.), • Maintain accurate records of services performed., • Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts and spare parts to supervisor., • Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies., • May be required to work overtime., • Attend safety and branch meetings., • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management., • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired., • Must possess a Commercial Driver's License., • 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 of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation., • 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 read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps., • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions., • Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement., • Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques., • 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 follow all company safety policies and procedures., • 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., • 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.