CDL Driver - Commercial Frontload

Houston Dose; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Houston, TX is hiring a Commercial Driver to operate frontload and ancillary equipment along designated routes, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and ensure safe, compliant collection of solid waste. You will interact with customers, maintain DOT logs, and follow all related regulations while keeping work areas clean and safe.

Candidates need a CDL or CDL School Certificate, at least 21, and a high school diploma or GED; 1 year driving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CDL is required and must be valid.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.

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; roll 3-4-yard cans into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; submit a vehicle condition report at shift end.
• Interact courteously with customers and respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring action.
• Maintain a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Vehicle operation

GPS/map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL School Certificate

Tools

CDL

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.

Overview

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first‑class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

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 DOT 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.
• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) years of commercial 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required 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 communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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 regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting may be required up to 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.

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