CDL Residential Driver
GFL Environmental Inc. · Newport, NC · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay: Reliable compensation with overtime opportunities.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and Company-paid Life Insurance.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday pay.
- Gear Provided: Complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied to keep you safe on the job.
- Career Growth: Hands-on training, career advancement opportunities, and a strong safety-first culture.
Responsibilities
- Drive & Collect: Safely navigate residential routes, operating side-load and rear-load trucks, hydraulic systems, and trash compaction equipment.
- Master the Route: Efficiently collect curbside waste, yard waste, and recyclables while maintaining neighborhood route quality standards.
- Safety First: Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily, report mechanical issues promptly, and follow all safety protocols.
- Customer Champion: Deliver courteous, professional service to the community and help tag or identify prohibited waste items when necessary.
- Team Leadership: Manage route helpers (when applicable) and work closely with supervisors to continuously improve route efficiency.
Requirements
- Driver’s License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a completed CDL school certificate.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs regularly (and occasionally up to 100 lbs), maneuver in and out of minimum clearance spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Mindset: Strong safety focus, dependable work ethic, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.