Cart Delivery Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Medical plan

401(k)

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a route-based delivery driver to service residential customers with carts and related equipment. The role involves safe driving, on-route customer interaction, and vehicle inspections to ensure service quality and compliance.

Candidates should maintain a clean driving record, understand safety-sensitive requirements, and be capable of manual lifting and light forklift operation. Join a team focused on sustainable solutions and community impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.
• Ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive pickup truck with trailer along routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts.
• Deliver carts to residential locations at curbside or back door.
• Inspect carts and assess sites for safe servicing.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; complete vehicle condition report.
• Load/unload carts from trailer manually or with forklift.
• Interact courteously with customers and notify management of issues.
• Maintain cleanliness around truck and surrounding area.

Skills

Safe driving

Route delivery

Customer service

Vehicle inspection

GPS navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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!

• 15 days of paid time off.
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives a pickup truck with trailer or ancillary equipment along designated routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts
• Delivers carts to residential locations at curbside or back door
• Inspects carts and evaluates customer sites to ensure locations are safe for proper servicing per Company standards and service agreements
• Perform daily pre- and post- trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Load and unload carts to and from trailer manually or by using a forklift
• 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
• Cleans loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during the loading and unloading process to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits 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
• Adherence to all Safety and Company regulations and standards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• 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

Knowledge, Skills And 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)
• Ability to communicateeffectivelywith internal and external customers
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Ability to understandand follow oral and written instructions
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitmentto seek continuous improvement
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objectsup to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 or more pounds.
• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is usually loud.

#GFLTalent

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]