CDL Driver - Roll Off

Overview

GFL Environmental is a leading waste management company dedicated to making communities cleaner, safer, and happier. Employment at GFL offers growth opportunities, a supportive team culture, and a variety of benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation as requested.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as determined by management.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to minimize driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation, including any required customer-specific rules or regulations.
• Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up containers to Supervisor/Lead before performing tasks.
• Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and exterior.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times (e.g., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment is worn at all times (e.g., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class B (Air Brakes Endorsement preferred).
• 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.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Must be able to sit, 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 is required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.