The End Dump Driver drives and operations industrial-grade vehicles following procedures for such vehicles, including safety precautions and the operating of control panels/special vehicle functions. Transfers and/or delivers materials to a specified site or location.
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!
- 15 days of paid time off.
- 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.
Overview:GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Key Responsibilities:• Operate truck and on-board hydraulic systems on assigned route to collect solid and/or liquid waste on a specified collection route.
• Ensure all waste is emptied out when dumping a load.
• Provide appropriate administrator with each work order after the load is dumped and net weight.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
Additional Responsibilities:• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state 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.
• Respond to any spills using prescribed techniques to eliminate environmental damage, protect the company against possible liability and to ensure a quality company image.
• 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.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• May be required to work overtime.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to use skill and experience in backing up the trailer.
• Knowledge of air brakes on tractor trailer.
• Ability to drive a vehicle that carries up to 80,000 lbs or 40 tons.
Essential Functions:• Operate container delivery truck and operate on-board hydraulic systems to deliver and remove solid waste dumpster containers.
• 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