Driver - Automated Side Load

## Driver - Automated Side Load Apply:
5959 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R40126

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.
** At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
** Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be
** GREEN FOR LIFE!
*** 15 days of paid time off.
* 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
* 401(k) with an employer match.
* Paid holidays.
* Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.  
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Operate a fully automated side loading truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roadway to collect solid waste on specified collection route.  
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.  
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.  
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.  
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.  
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.  
• Comply with all information requests from superiors in order to ensure compliance with work rules and company policy.  
• 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.  
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.  
• Work independently with minimal in field supervision.  
• Work closely with 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.  
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  
• Minimum two (2) years 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    
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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* • Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation  
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering 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  
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