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CDL Driver - Residential

GFL Environmental, Inc

Clinton, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Inventory Management, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Material Moving, Organizational Skills, Provincial Laws and Regulations, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Recycling, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Transportation Routing, Truck Driver, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Clinton, Illinois
POSTED
1 day ago
The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Pay: $25-$27/hour

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Health Savings Account with employer match option

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%

• Supplemental health plans through Aflac

• Employer paid basic life insurance

• Employee paid short-term disability option

• Employer-paid long-term disability

• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
• Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• 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.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance 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 the waste cart or can.
• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
• 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., 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 in uniform.)
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts and 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 by management.

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 school certificate
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: 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 understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement

• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques

• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing

• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and finge

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GFL Environmental, Inc