CDL Driver - Roll Off

Job ID: GFL-ENV-RO-12345

About the Role

Operate a roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.

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 requested by supervisor.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate 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 prior to performing task.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning 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).
• 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).
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

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.

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.

Pay

$26/hour

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health Savings Account with employer match option.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%.
• Supplemental health plans through Unum.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee-paid short-term disability option.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program.
• 7 paid holidays annually.