Description:
GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
- Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
- Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
- Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
- Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
- Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
- Report all customer related problems to driver immediately.
- Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
- 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.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
- Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.).
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
- Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
- Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
- 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, but not required.
- One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
- Valid driver's license preferred, but not required.
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
- Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.
Physical/Mental Demands
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly.
- Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.