Truck Driver - Roll Off Job at GFL Environmental Inc. in City of Elmira

Overview

Truck Driver - Roll Off role at GFL Environmental Inc.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life. 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and required documentation (daily truck report, route sheets, etc.).
• Report vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as determined by management.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to minimize driver-related mechanical issues.
• Follow safety standards, perform equipment checks, and comply with all safety regulations and any customer-specific rules.
• Communicate potential hazards to Supervisor/Lead before performing tasks.
• Maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisors immediately.
• Exhibit professional demeanor and appearance while on route or in uniform.
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times (gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, boots, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Collaborate with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies and attend safety/branch meetings.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.
• Ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical ability applicable to the job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence (pre/post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple policies and procedures.
• Problem-solving ability with general instruction.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with 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 for vehicle operation.
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Sitting is required up to 75% of the time due to driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, weather variations, moving mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work in outdoor environments up to 100% of the time.
• Works routes away from branch location on a continuous basis.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places and in motor vehicle traffic conditions.
• Work environment is usually loud.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com