The Residential Driver will proficiently, safely, and respectfully provide waste removal services. The individual will gather solid waste or recyclables on curbside and backdoor routes before transporting to post-collection facilities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Operating a residential/recycling collection truck, along with ancillary equipment and hydraulic system for solid waste and/or recyclables collection on specified routes
- Loading solid waste or recyclables into the rear- or side- of the waste collection vehicle
- Operating equipment on the truck to compact trash into the vehicle
- Employing prescribed techniques when operating truck and equipment to avoid driver-induced mechanical failures
- Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation as requested by the supervisor
Additional tasks:
- Notifying mechanic and supervisor immediately about any vehicle mechanical issues
- Upholding route quality standards as predetermined by management
- Adhering to all safety standards, checks, and precautions
- Complying with all federal, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation
- Cleaning both interior and exterior of the vehicle
- Identifying and tag prohibited waste items, removing them from waste carts or cans
- Managing any assigned Helper(s) as appropriate
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, and supervisor directives
- Wearing all required PPE always
- Promptly reporting all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s)
Furthermore, the driver must:
- Maintain a professional demeanor, appearance, and conduct when interacting with customers or the general public
- Keep an accurate record of services provided
- Hold an inventory of all containers, residential carts, spare parts, and recommend additional purchases to supervisors
- Collaborate with supervisors to improve route efficiency
- Be willing to work overtime if needed, attend safety and branch meetings, and perform other duties as requested by management
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver's License
- A minimum of one year commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate
- Ability to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards
- Demonstrable ability to operate the truck and equipment safely
Skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements
- Skilled at maneuvering the truck into narrow spaces and backing up long distances using mirrors
- Ability to identify unacceptable waste (e.g. flammable materials like gasoline)
- Good communication skills, both with internal and external customers
- Reading, writing, and comprehension skills to understand associated documents and maps
- Willingness to accept changes and continuous improvement
- Capable of lifting, pushing, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds using proper techniques
- Coordinating two or more limbs while sitting or standing
Physical demands:
- Standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, and smelling
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception - necessary due to constant maneuvering of the vehicle in tight, high-traffic areas
- Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds
- Work is primarily driving, requiring up to 75% sitting
Working conditions:
- Frequently exposed to loud noise, extreme hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles
- Outdoor work environment 100% of the time
- Frequently work away from branch location
- Possible work in high, precarious places
- Constant work in motor vehicle traffic conditions, usually in loud conditions
We appreciate your interest. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
GFL promotes an environment of equal opportunity irrespective of race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. For assistance or special accommodation when applying for a posted position, please email myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com.
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Published: a month ago