CDL Front End Driver

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, make new friends, and make a difference each day. At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as Team Green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Front End Driver to join our team in Wytheville, VA. If you are looking for stability, steady year-round work, and weekly overtime potential, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Starting rate at $21.50/hour with weekly overtime opportunities.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO annually.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate the holidays with paid time off.
• Health Coverage: 4 medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution and match program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential counseling services.
• Job Stability: Steady, year-round work with local routes so you can be home daily.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial front-load trucks along designated commercial and multi-family residential routes to collect solid waste or recyclables.
• Transport collected waste safely to transfer stations, landfills, or designated drop-off locations.
• Open container enclosures/gates and roll 3–4 yard containers into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required vehicle condition reports.
• Maintain clean customer sites by cleaning up any loose trash spilled during the dumping process.
• Safely maneuver trucks in tight or low-clearance spaces using mirrors and backing procedures.
• Interact courteously with customers and the general public while representing the company positively.
• Adhere strictly to all local, state, federal, and company safety rules, standard operating procedures, and lock-out/tag-out rules.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Ability to demonstrate safe truck operation and equipment handling.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally push up to 300 lbs on castors.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.