Residential driver job description

Work with all members of the branch, and management team to develop the technical and leadership skills necessary to assist with needed operational activities and to ensure the support of the branch's goals and objectives.
Essential Functions:

* Monitor, resolve, document and report all customer concerns and issues. Relay and coordinate information between operations and sales.
* Monitor and ensure timely and proper completion of paperwork for Drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections.
* Complete fuel reports, DOT hours recap and tonnage reports on a daily basis.
* Perform route audits on all vehicle product lines and become familiar with each line.
* Create and ensure proper distribution of work orders for all Drivers and Helpers
* Work with customer service in order to become familiar with customer calls and questions.
* Create and ensure proper scheduling of Drivers and Helpers.
* Coordinate with Drivers to ensure that all missed stops and special pick-up's are completed daily.
* Review and analyze productivity reports for improvement opportunities.
* Observe and monitor employee work habits and skills and make suggestions for programs designed to correct any concerns.
* Confer and work with shop management to gain knowledge of shop function as it relates to the overall operation of branch.
* Participate in all safety related meetings and activities and correct any observed safety related hazards.
* Gain knowledge of all personnel related matters including: hiring, training, coaching, counseling, termination, etc.

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.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Job Requirements:

Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:

* Associates or Bachelor's Degree required.
* At least five (5) years supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
* Combination of education and/or experience
* Two (2) years experience in the waste or transportation industry preferred with at least one (1) year experience in a Lead position.

GFL Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It will make reasonable accommodations to enable employees to perform their jobs.

Starting pay is $25.50/HR

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive starting wage!
• $3,000 Stay-on bonus
• Up to $1,600/year Safety bonus
• $250/year Boot Allowance

CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, dependent care and health care flexible spending accounts, long term & short term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time-off, sick time-off, 401K retirement plan, and an employee share purchase program. Plus unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred , but not required.
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future atwww.wasteconnections.com!

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

**Driver**

As a Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a collection truck while driving through neighborhoods and communities across the country. You will get the chance to provide reliable, friendly, and consistent service for our customers who rely on us for an essential service. Your impact will not only be seen, it will be felt. Your job helps to keep streets, neighborhoods, and communities safe and clean.

**What you will do:**

+ Safely operate a collection truck to collect waste and/or recycling along a designated route and transfer to a disposal site.

+ Work closely with Dispatch, your Supervisor, and the rest of the driver team to service our customers on different routes and schedules.

+ Load/unload waste and/or recycling materials at landfills, recycling centers, or similar facilities.

+ Perform pre- and post-trip inspection of your vehicle to ensure truck is in proper working order and address maintenance issues quickly.

+ Follow all required safety policies and report any safety or employee experience issues to leadership.

**What you will need to be successful:**

+ Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement (REQUIRED).

+ Ability to read a map and/or use navigational devices.

+ Ability to work early mornings, nights, some holidays, and weekends.

+ Good time management skills to ensure assigned routes are completed efficiently and safely.

+ Flexibility to adapt to changes as needed.

+ Good problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues.

+ Desire to work as a team, while helping and interacting respectfully with each other.

**Why you will love this job!**

+ You will be working in your local community, allowing you to be home every night.

+ You will work for a company that cares about your safety and well-being, with great benefits and offerings to keep you healthy, safe, and well.

+ You will have the ability to stay active, getting in and out of your truck while servicing our customers.

+ You will work alongside great colleagues from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to serving our customers and communities together.

+ You may have the opportunity to make more money with overtime.

+ You will be provided all required PPE, including work boots and all-weather gear.

+ You can keep the dirt at work - laundry service for your company-provided uniforms.

+ You will have the chance to earn bonuses for recognition of your great work and commitment.

+ You will have a chance to advance your technical and leadership skills through on-the-job training, growth and development.

+ You will be given the chance to provide feedback in our inclusive culture, through regular interaction with leadership and our confidential employee experience survey.