DZ Driver/Loader

GFL Environmental Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, 
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RRSP/DPSP company matching

Modern fleet & equipment

Career growth across North America

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring Residential Drivers in Ontario, Canada. You will operate heavy collection equipment, conduct safety inspections, and ensure efficient curbside collection services for our communities.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer service, with opportunities to advance within GFL’s national network. A strong attendance record and flexibility for early shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• DZ or AZ license with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or completion of an accredited truck driving school.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.
• Ability to meet safety-sensitive operational standards.
• Strong attendance and flexibility for early morning start times and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Rear Pack or Box truck on residential or commercial routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and complete logs.
• Collect residential waste and recycling per route schedules and safety protocols.
• Operate hydraulic and compaction systems safely to prevent equipment damage.
• Report mechanical issues, hazards, or incidents to management.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and high service standards.
• Comply with traffic laws, bylaws, and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with Helpers and Terminal Supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

CDL license

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety inspections

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

Rear Pack/Box truck

Hydraulic packer systems

Job description

At GFL, our Residential Drivers do more than collect waste and recycling—they represent our commitment to safety, efficiency, and premier customer service. In this key role, you will operate heavy collection equipment, perform daily safety inspections, and keep your community running cleanly and smoothly.

Job Summary: At GFL, our Residential Drivers do more than collect waste and recycling—they represent our commitment to safety, efficiency, and premier customer service. In this key role, you will operate heavy collection equipment, perform daily safety inspections, and keep your community running cleanly and smoothly.

Why GFL:

• Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
• Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
• Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements:

• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (DZ or AZ) with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.
• Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience (or completion of an accredited truck driving school program).
• Equipment Operation: Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.
• Safety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles.
• Reliability: Strong attendance record and flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate a Rear Pack or Box truck along assigned residential or commercial routes.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required trip logs and paperwork.
• Curbside Collection: Collect residential waste and recycling materials in strict accordance with route schedules and corporate safety protocols.
• System Operations: Skillfully operate hydraulic and compaction systems using proper techniques to prevent equipment damage.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Promptly report any mechanical write-ups, route hazards, or safety incidents to management.
• Service Quality: Maintain high route productivity, customer service standards, and vehicle cleanliness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, company safety policies, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Helpers and Terminal Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.

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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.

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.