GFL Environmental is hiring: CDL Recovery Technician - Recycling and Liquid Wast
GFL Environmental, Byron Center, MI, US, 49315
Driver
This driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. They will also have the ability to operate a variety of truck and equipment including vacuum trucks, box trucks, and any other equipment that fits their license on site if necessary.
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!
- 3 weeks PTO annually
- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with an employer match
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
Assist with loading and unloading of products.
Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
Transport hazardous and non hazardous waste using a commercial vehicle to pull either (tanker, roll-off, van trailer).
Maintain signed invoices, manifests, or bill of ladings and turn in to dispatch at end of day.
Perform pre and post trip inspections.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
Train others when required.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:
Valid CDL A with hazmat and tanker endorsements REQUIRED.
1-3 years truck driving experience.
Must be able to operate manual transmissions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Confident, consistent decisive personality.
Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.
Overtime and weekend work as required.