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15 days of paid time off upon hire
Be home every night
4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution &
match program, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
7 paid holidays
\$2,000 through Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Who we are:
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental servicescompany in North America; operating across Canada and the United States;offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management,and infrastructure development.
Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment,we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services tobusinesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated andsophisticated approach to meeting our customers\' needs.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, andcourteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driverwill collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoorroutes and transporting to post-collection facilities.
Compensation-\$24.00/hour
Key Responsibilities:
Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-loadtruck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid wasteand/or recyclables on specified collection route.
Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side ofwaste collection vehicle.
Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminatedriver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports,daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested bysupervisor daily.
Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisorimmediately.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions inperformance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial,local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from thewaste cart or can.
Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial andlocal laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all companypolicies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at alltimes (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately
Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times(i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or inuniform.)
Maintain accurate records of services performed.
Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spareparts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, cartsand spare parts to supervisor.
Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
May be required to work overtime
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested bymanagement.
Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
Must possess a Commerical Driver\'s License
Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL schoolcertificate
Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functionsaccording to Company sta dards
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck andoperate the equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenanceRequirements: for safe operation
Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into andout of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances ofapproximately 120 feet or more
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or otherflammable 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 toseek continuous improvement
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, twolegs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
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