CDL Driver - Commercial Frontload

About the role

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions to keep communities cleaner, safer, and happier.

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 interact 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.
• Maintain and submit 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.
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck.
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scan customer site before and after dumping.
• Adhere to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is desired, but not required.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year 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, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• 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.

Working 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.