About this opportunity
GFL Environmental Inc. lists this Driver/ CDL/ Commercial Driver/ Chemical Driver opportunity in bay city, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Commercial Frontload Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on commercial and/or residential routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
~4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
~Paid holidays.
~ Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
GFL Environmental is one of North Americas leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities.
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; 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 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.
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.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
Possess valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
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 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 may be required up to 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.
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