Residential Waste Collector

2 weeks ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Residential Waste Collector to join our team at GFL Environmental. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for collecting and transporting waste and recyclables to post-collection facilities in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive a rear-load, split body, curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities
  • Assist helpers in loading solid waste into truck hopper as route conditions require
  • Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy
  • Ensure company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route
  • Operate mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body
  • Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
  • Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
  • Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill and/or transfer station run; this ensures that equipment operations will continue safely and productively
  • Maintain and submit a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
  • Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
  • Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
  • Follow safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
  • Monitor operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scan customer site before and after dumping
  • Adhere to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired
  • Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • 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 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 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

We thank you for your interest in joining our team at GFL Environmental. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 Disability Solutions at [insert contact information]. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Disability Solutions to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See GFL Environmental Privacy Policy at [insert link] and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at [insert link] and Terms of Use at [insert link].



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