Driver - Front End - U; Estevan

Position: Driver - Front End - U (Estevan)
Location: Southeastern Saskatchewan (Carlyle)

Job Overview  GFL Environmental is looking for a Front End Driver to join our team in Estevan, SK! Front-end drivers operate trucks that serve a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables to fulfill customer contracts. The position requires servicing multiple customers per day and transferring waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location.

The company invests in its people and provides opportunities for growth.
Benefits   Competitive benefits plan, including retirement saving options, future financial security, prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage, and life insurance.
Competitive wage.

Key Responsibilities   Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and deliver it to post-collection facilities.
Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and, if needed, roll 3–4 yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at shift end.
Courteously interact with customers and the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash off the truck and/or ground around the truck and container that spills during dumping to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy.
Maneuver the 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 the truck during dumping; visually scan the customer site before and after dumping.
Follow all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in performance of all duties, complying with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements   Must be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck 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 & Abilities   Knowledge of the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for protected operation.
Ability to control operations of equipment and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally move or push up to 300 pounds.
Ability to climb to the top of the truck to verify that the load is secured prior to transporting it to the landfill.
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.

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