CDL Driver- Front End

Why Join GFL?

At GFL Environmental, we aren't just a waste management company; we are a team of "All-Stars" dedicated to keeping our communities clean and safe. We offer stable, local routes that get you home daily, modern equipment, and a clear path for career growth. If you are a safety-minded driver with a "get it done" attitude, you belong in green.

Responsibilities

• Safe Operations: Navigate commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities.
• Precision Driving: Masterfully maneuver trucks in tight, minimum-clearance spaces and high-traffic areas, utilizing mirrors and advanced spatial awareness.
• Customer Excellence: Act as the face of GFL. Courteously interact with the public, answer questions, and maintain a clean customer site by clearing loose debris around containers.
• Daily Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections. Maintain accurate electronic logs and vehicle condition reports to ensure your rig is always "GFL Ready."
• Safety Leadership: Strictly follow all safety standards, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Visually scan sites before and after dumping to ensure the safety of pedestrians and property.
• Physical Agility: Open enclosure gates and, when necessary, roll 3-4 yard containers on castors into position for dumping.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Ability to meet all DOT and Company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Proven ability to safely operate heavy equipment and navigate via key maps and GPS.

Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of truck components and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Waste Identification: Ability to recognize and report "unacceptable waste" (flammables, hazardous materials, etc.).
• Communication: Strong ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions while communicating effectively with dispatch and customers.
• Physical Power: Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs. repetitively.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• The Daily Grind: Work in a high-energy outdoor environment 100% of the time, regardless of weather (heat, rain, cold).
• Physicality: Frequent climbing in and out of the cab, opening heavy corral doors, and occasionally climbing to the top of the truck to ensure loads are secure.
• The Environment: Exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and motor vehicle traffic. You’ll be sitting approximately 75% of the shift while driving, with the remaining 25% involving high-activity site work.