Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Residential Driver

Job overview

The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Residential Driver is an onsite role based in Smithville, MO. Compensation is not specified. This position supports the residential waste collection team at GFL Environmental. The role exists to provide safe and efficient waste removal services to residential customers. The driver collects solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transports them to post-collection facilities, ensuring route quality and safety standards are maintained.

What you'll do

• Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
• Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• 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.
• Follow all safety standards 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.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
• 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.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts and spare parts to supervisor.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

smithville mo

gfl environmental

cdl driver

residential

waste management

safety-sensitive

no degree required

15 days pto

401k matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental insurance, 401(K) + 401(k) matching, (7) Paid Holidays, 15 days of paid time off per year, Disability Insurance

Why this role

GFL Environmental, Smithville MO, CDL required, Full-Time, Residential Waste, Safety-Sensitive, No Degree Required, 15 days PTO, 401k matching

About the employer

GFL Environmental is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.