CDL Driver (Residential)

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Pay: $28/hour

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Health Savings Account with employer match option

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%

• Supplemental health plans through Aflac

• Employer paid basic life insurance

• Employee paid short-term disability option

• Employer-paid long-term disability

• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations: Safely operate residential/recycling collection trucks (side-load, rear-load) and hydraulic systems to collect waste/recyclables along assigned routes.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Perform daily pre-/post-trip inspections, complete truck reports, report mechanical issues immediately, and keep equipment clean.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE (gloves, safety vest, boots, glasses), maintain route quality standards, and report any incidents immediately.
• Professionalism: Represent the company professionally, manage assigned Helpers (if applicable), and attend required safety/branch meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• License & Experience: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with 1+ years of commercial driving experience (or CDL school certificate).
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to drive commercial trucks, maneuver/back up in tight spaces (120+ ft), and follow oral/written instructions.
• Physical Demands: Ability to repetitively lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs (and occasionally up to 100 lbs).
• Work Environment: Comfortable working outdoors 100% of the time in varying weather conditions and high-traffic areas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.