Truck Driving Position

The Driver will operate container delivery truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to service customers by delivering and removing solid waste dumpster containers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver the collected solid waste to disposal site.

Operate container delivery truck and operate on-board hydraulic systems to deliver and remove solid waste dumpster containers.

• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Must keep inventory on yard in an orderly manner
• Position containers at customer location to ensure potential hazards are minimized or eliminated.
• Ensure containers without lids are covered during transport.
• 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.
• 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., Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately
• meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
• May be required to work overtime
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• 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 demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

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.

• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• 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.
• GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.