CDL Driver - Roll Off

At GFL Environmental, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees—known as Team Green—unite under our shared purpose of delivering sustainable solutions to enable customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE.

About the role

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, build relationships, and make a daily impact.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisor.
• 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, including any required customer-specific rules or regulations.
• Communicate any potential hazards in serving or picking up containers to supervisor/lead prior to performing task.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times when meeting customers or the general public while on route or in uniform.
• Ensure all required personal protective equipment is worn at all times (e.g., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class B (Air Brakes Endorsement preferred).
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Skills

• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply them to the job.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence (e.g., pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions (e.g., company policies and procedures).
• Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to carry out straightforward written and/or oral instructions and solve general problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to 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 100 pounds.
• Sitting required up to 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 weather, extreme hot and cold conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work in an 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.
• Constantly work in motor vehicle traffic conditions.
• Work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Pay

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour