Residential Waste Collector

4 days ago


Piedmont SC United States GFL Environmental Full time
Job Title: Residential Driver

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely and efficiently providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transport them to post-collection facilities.

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.
  • Operate the 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 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. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
  • 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, and local laws, regulations, and 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; maneuver 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 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 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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