Residential Waste Collector

5 days ago


Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States GFL Environmental Full time
Job Title: Residential Waste Collector

The Residential Waste Collector will be responsible for safely and efficiently collecting and transporting waste and recyclables to post-collection facilities. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate a residential/recycling collection truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection routes.
  • Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the waste collection vehicle.
  • Operate equipment on the truck to compact trash into the vehicle.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the supervisor daily.
  • Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor immediately.
  • Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
  • Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties.
  • Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and exterior of the vehicle.
  • Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from the waste cart or can.
  • Manage assigned helpers 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 is worn at all times.
  • Report all accidents or incidents to the supervisor(s) immediately.
  • Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times.
  • Maintain accurate records of services performed.
  • Maintain inventory of all containers and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts, and spare parts to the supervisor.
  • Work closely with the 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 Commercial Driver's License.
  • Minimum one (1) year 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 the 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 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 due to the constant maneuvering of the vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
  • Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
  • Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
  • Ability to work in usually loud conditions.
Working Conditions:
  • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
  • Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
  • Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
  • Occasionally work in high precarious places.
  • Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
  • Work environment is usually loud.

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