Waste Management Driver

2 days ago


Midlothian, Texas, United States GFL Environmental Full time
Job Summary

The Swing Driver will safely operate one or more vehicle types, including Front End, Roll Off, Residential, and other trucks, to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables and deliver them to landfills, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), or transfer stations. The driver may be required to fill in for various routes as needed to ensure consistent service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate one or more vehicle types with both automatic and standard transmission and collect solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables on a collection route. The route may vary daily based on service needs.
  • 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.
  • Operate the 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/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
  • Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and exterior of the vehicle.
  • 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 (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
  • Report all accidents or incidents to supervisors 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.
  • Perform extra or special pick-ups.
  • May be needed to complete route observations on all routes on a pre-determined basis, document findings, and provide a report to the immediate supervisor.
  • Stop service directives.
  • Develop directions to new accounts.
  • May assist with training other drivers.
  • 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 have a valid 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 for safe operation.
Physical/Mental Demands
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
  • Visual abilities 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 is required 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 the season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
  • Work in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
  • Works a route away from the 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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