cdl driver b - North Little Rock, AR, United States - GFL Environmental

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    • 7) Paid Holidays
    • Disability Insurance
    Drives a rear-load, split body, curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities

    • As route conditions require, driver will assist helper(s) in loading solid waste into truck hopper
    • Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy
    • Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route
    • Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body
    • Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections; completes and submits the vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
    • Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill and/or transfer station run; this ensures that equipment operations will continue safely and productively
    • 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
    • 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), Class A or B
    • Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate
    • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
    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 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.