Non CDL Route Driver

GFL Environmental•Cloverdale, VA

About The Position

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities. Overview GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life. Our employees are proudly known as Team Green — united by a shared purpose of delivering sustainable solutions that help our customers and communities be Green For Life. Position Summary The Residential Driver is responsible for safely operating side-load and/or rear-load collection vehicles to service residential and recycling routes. This role plays a critical part in maintaining route efficiency, customer satisfaction, and safety while representing GFL professionally in the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience
Ability to safely operate collection vehicles and related equipment
Must meet all safety-sensitive job requirements
Knowledge of collection vehicles and basic maintenance requirements
Ability to maneuver large vehicles in tight spaces and heavy traffic
Ability to recognize unacceptable or hazardous waste
Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams
Ability to read, write, and follow route documents and maps
Flexibility to adapt to changing routes or schedules
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs repetitively using proper lifting techniques
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and use hands and fingers
Ability to sit for extended periods while driving (up to 75% of the workday)
Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, vibration, traffic, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and chemicals
Work performed outdoors up to 100% of the time
Noise levels are usually loud

Responsibilities

Operate residential and recycling collection vehicles and hydraulic equipment on assigned routes
Load solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables into collection vehicles
Operate compaction equipment to maximize vehicle capacity
Use proper driving techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical issues
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, Safety Lane reports, route sheets, and daily truck documentation
Report mechanical issues, accidents, or incidents to supervisors immediately
Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety policies and procedures
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
Maintain route quality standards established by management
Identify and tag prohibited waste materials and remove items when required
Provide professional, courteous service to customers and the general public
Maintain accurate service records
Manage assigned helper(s), when applicable
Maintain a clean vehicle, including interior and exterior
Assist with container and cart inventory and recommend replacements or additions
Work closely with supervisors to improve route efficiency
Attend safety meetings, training sessions, and branch meetings
Work overtime as required
Perform additional duties as assigned