CDL Driver - Front Load
GFL EnvironmentalPay: $34.78/hour (Teamsters Local #200) 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 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 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 operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping •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. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Requirements: • Must be at least 21 years of age •Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). • Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck 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 & Abilities: • Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: 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 • Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement • Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques • Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing • Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures Physical/Mental Demands: •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…