Company:
GFL Environmental Inc.
Location: Chester
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
The Tractor Trailer Driver will operate a tractor-trailer truck on assigned routes to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to landfill, MRF or transfer station.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate tractor-trailer truck and on-board hydraulic systems on assigned route to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on a specified collection route.
- Make sure each load is secure by checking that the tarp is closed properly and that no loose trash is visible.
- Ensure all trash is emptied out of the trailer when dumping a load.
- Provide CSR with each trailer number after the load is dumped and net weight.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the 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.
- Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of the vehicle.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
- Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
- 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.)
- Maintain accurate records of services performed.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
- May be required to work overtime.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License.
- Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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 communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement.
- Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
- Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
- Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of air brakes on tractor trailer.
- Ability to drive a vehicle that carries up to 80,000 lbs or 40 tons.
Physical/Mental Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of the vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds manually.
- Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
- Ability to work in usually loud conditions.
Working Conditions:
- 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.
- Occasionally work in high precarious places.
- Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
- Work environment is usually loud.
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