CDL Driver - Residential
hace 3 días
Houston
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. 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. • 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., • 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 of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required 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., • 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.