CDL Driver

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”— a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life! 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. What’s in it for you: Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including: Extended Health, Dental and Vision 401K, for future financial security 7 Paid Holidays, 15 days of paid time off per year, Disability Insurance The job: As the everyday faces of GFL, our Waste Collection Commercial Drivers interact with the community on a day-to-day basis, performing tasks that make those communities safer and cleaner places to live. The primary focus of this role is waste collection and transportation, operating a commercial truck along your assigned route, and properly disposing of all waste at GFL facilities. The driver must be comfortable operating a Front Load Vehicle and Roll-off Equipment. A day in the life of a Solids Collection Commercial Driver: Upon on arriving to work, meet with the team, assess all equipment and upcoming routes, and prepare for the day ahead Your morning tasks may include: Driving and operating a Commercial Vehicle on assigned routes, mechanically collecting waste Transporting all collected solid waste to post-collection facilities Maneuvering truck in and out of minimum clearance spaces Using a key map and GPS to locate service addresses Following safe operating practices, including lock out or tag out procedures Cleaning loose trash off the truck or ground around truck Maintaining a clean site along roads and highways by tidying container spills that occur during dumping process Submitting pre-trip and post-trip inspections and/or vehicle condition reports Interacting with customers or general public in a courteous manner along designated route Notifying management of any issues along collection route Mid-shift, take a hard-earned break, having lunch with the team and catching up with coworkers Perform afternoon tasks, either continuing tasks from the morning or starting new ones Before heading home, appropriately store equipment and lay groundwork for a smooth next day *schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc. What’s required: Solids Commercial Drivers must meet the following qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck in and out of spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more Knowledge of trucks, their components, and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation Exert physical effort including pushing, pulling, bending and lifting items up to 50 lbs. Use fine motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterity Ability to kneel, crawl and climb Sitting is required 75% of the time Working Conditions: Will vary based on weather conditions. May include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes Advantages to working at GFL: A network of 20,000 employees across North America Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities Increased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project New eco-friendly tech – like our first fully electric truck, now in operation #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.