The Swing Driver will safely operate one or more vehicle types including Front End, Roll Off, Residential and other trucks utilizing various collection methods to service customers in a safe and efficient manner.
Deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to landfill, MRF or transfer station.
Fill in for various routes as needed to ensure consistent service.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drives a commercial truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route
• May be assigned as a mentor and resource to other drivers to maintain operational standards
• May open container enclosures or gates to access cans and may roll cans on castors into position for dumping
• Clean waste debris from the truck body and/or ground that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• May clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill run, ensuring that equipment operations will continue safely and productively
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections; completes and submits the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests.
Notifies supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Maintains and submits a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
We thank you for your interest.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.