GFL
ResidentialDriver
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Residential Driver at GFL. Skills: Waste removal, Route collection, Vehicle operation. Operate residential truck. Collect solid waste”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain route quality standards
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot mechanical failures; Recognize unacceptable waste
Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, Lift up to 100 pounds, Work in loud conditions, Work outdoors 100%, Work in motor vehicle traffic
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Commercial Driver's License, 1 year commercial driving experience, Meet safety sensitive functions criteria, Safely drive truck and operate equipment
Nice to Have
High school diploma or GED
What You'll Do.
Operate residential truck
Operate equipment to compact trash
Operate truck using prescribed techniques
Complete pre-trip inspections
Complete post-trip inspections
Complete daily truck reports
Complete route sheets
Communicate mechanical problems
Maintain route quality standards
Follow safety standards
Follow equipment checks
Follow safety precautions
Maintain clean vehicle
Identify prohibited waste items
Tag prohibited waste items
Remove prohibited waste items
Manage assigned helpers
Conform with regulations
Conform with ordinances
Conform with company policies
Wear personal protective equipment
Exhibit professional demeanor
Exhibit professional manner
Exhibit professional appearance
Maintain records of services
Maintain inventory of containers
Maintain inventory of carts
Maintain inventory of spare parts
Recommend purchase of containers
Recommend purchase of carts
Recommend purchase of spare parts
Improve routing efficiencies
Attend safety meetings
Attend branch meetings
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively
Full Job Description
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. Key Responsibilities: • 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
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