CDL Driver - Automated Side Load

GFL Environmental Inc.; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

Health Savings Account with employer H

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Aflac supplemental plans

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability option (employee

Long-term disability

Mental health support via EAP

7 paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Residential Automated Side Load Driver to safely and courteously remove waste for customers on curbside and backdoor routes, transporting to post-collection facilities. The role requires a valid CDL or comparable driving experience, a clean driving record, and strong map-reading skills.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits with this full-time position. Typical pay is $30/hour with PTO, health plans, an HSA option, parental leave, a 401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• CDL license required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate automated side-load waste truck on assigned routes; back up 120+ feet using mirrors.
• Perform daily pre-/post-trip inspections; log route sheets; report issues; keep cab/exterior clean.
• Adhere to safety rules; identify and refuse unacceptable waste (e.g., flammables).
• Maintain route quality standards; log service records; collaborate with supervisors to improve efficiency.

Skills

CDL license

Safe driving

Reading maps/route sheets

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $30/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

The Residential Automated Side Load 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Driving: Safely operate a fully automated side-load waste truck on assigned routes alone; maneuver into tight spaces and back up 120+ feet using mirrors.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Perform daily pre-/post-trip inspections; log route sheets and reports; report mechanical issues immediately; keep the cab and exterior clean.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all federal, state/provincial, and company safety rules; identify and refuse unacceptable waste (e.g., flammables).
• Route Management: Maintain route quality standards, log accurate service records, and collaborate with supervisors to improve efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Safety & Skills: Must meet safety-sensitive criteria and demonstrate safe truck/equipment operation; ability to read maps/route sheets and communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements & Working Environmen t

• Physical Demands: Sitting ~75% of time driving; repetitively lift/move up to 10–25 lbs (occasionally up to 50–100 lbs); full physical mobility (bending, climbing, reaching).
• Environment: Exposure to outdoor weather, traffic, loud noise, moving parts, vibration, fumes, and chemicals; overtime may be required.