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- Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane 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.
- Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
- Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
- Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.
- Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
- Knowledge of air brakes on tractor trailer.
- Mechanical ability is a plus.
- One (1) year of satisfactory driving experience of commercial vehicles preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
- Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
- Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
- Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
- Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
- 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.
Driver (Start Immediately) - Northville, MI, United States - GFL Environmental
Description
Safely operate vehicle, with or without trailer, on assigned route/location to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver sand or stone, demo, solid waste, recyclables, etc. to customers, landfill, recycle facility or transfer stations.Operate truck and on-board hydraulic systems on assigned.
Visual Requirements:
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.