GFL Environmental
waste management
CDLDriver
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“CDL Driver at GFL Environmental. Skills: safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services, safely drive the truck and operate the equipment, Knowledge of the truck and its components, basic maintenance required for safe operation. safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. collect solid waste or recyclables on commercial and/or residential routes”
What You'll Achieve.
safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers; maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
Industry & Context.
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
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, Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required
What You'll Do.
and courteously providing waste removal services to customers
collect solid waste or recyclables on commercial and/or residential routes
transporting to post-collection facilities
Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
Open container enclosures or gates to access cans
roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping
Perform daily pre- and post-trip 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 Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
Clean loose trash off of 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 visually scans customer site before and after dumping
and EPA regulations and standards
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action; communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Communication Scope
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
Full Job Description
The Commercial Frontload Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on commercial and/or residential 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! * 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:** * Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities. * Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping. * 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 of 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 con
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