Front End Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings options

Possible overtime

Good work life balance

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Front Load Driver in Winnipeg, MB. You will operate frontload trucks on multiple routes, collecting waste or recyclables and transporting them to appropriate facilities. The role emphasizes safety checks, route adherence, and courteous customer interactions.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, logbook maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a Class 3 license with air, and trucking experience or CDL training,

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 3 License with Air.
• Minimum of one year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet safety sensitive functions requirements.
• Must be able to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
• Successful candidates will undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect waste and take to facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and position for dumping.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; submit vehicle reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and the public and report issues.
• Maintain cleanliness around the truck and work site after dumping.

Skills

Class 3 License with Air

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Front Load Driver to join our team in Winnipeg, MB! Drivers operate trucks that provide services to a variety of multi‑family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop‑off location.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Possible Over Time
• Excellent Work life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post‑collection facilities
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post‑trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
• 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
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class 3 License with Air
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check as part of the hiring process

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)

About GFL

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 offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth! We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation! GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance #GFLTalent

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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.

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.