Lead Driver - Houston, TX, United States - GFL Environmental

Description

The duties and responsibilities are under the direction of the Operations Supervisor.
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

~4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
~Paid holidays.
~ Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service.

Safely operates refuse trucks (rear-load, curotto, front-load, roll-off, automated-side load, split-body, cart or container delivery) along a designated route to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities or deliver containers and / or portable toilets.

Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route.

Conducts and provides training for new employees, or coaching events for current employees.
Provides distinguishably different level of service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.

Exhibits a positive attitude when interacting with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions and directs them to contact customer service or appropriate department for additional information.

Monitors drivers' daily pre/post trip inspections, addresses findings, and ensures driver conducts proper inspections; review all truck repair issues and address shop manager to ensure mechanical issues are fixed.

Completes a weekly vehicle inspection (Safety Lane) on each vehicle assigned to route; blades are clear of debris and paper, document and review finding with drivers/helpers.

Cleans 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 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.

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.

Maneuvers truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up.
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; Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience in the solid waste industry.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
Experience operating a standard transmission on a commercial truck (depending on location).
Knowledge of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required 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 read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.

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.

Sitting may be required up to 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.