CDL Driver (Residential)

GFL Environmental; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account with employer 4

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Aflac supplemental health plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability option

Long-term disability

Mental health support via EAP

7 paid holidays annually

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Residential Driver to safely perform waste collection on curbside and backdoor routes, delivering reliable, courteous service to customers.

The role involves driving residential/recycling trucks, loading waste, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining accurate route documentation. Minimum CDL or 1 year of driving experience; HS diploma preferred. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to maneuver large trucks in tight spaces.
• Good reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential/recycling collection trucks on assigned routes to collect solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables.
• Perform safety inspections before and after routes; comply with all safety laws and PPE requirements.
• Document daily route sheets, truck reports, and incidents accurately; communicate with customers and team.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and report mechanical issues to supervisors.

Skills

Maneuver heavy trucks

Oral and written communication

Reading and writing

Safety-conscious

CDL

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Residential 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.

Pay: $25+/hour based on experience

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 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 & Collection

Safely drive residential/recycling collection trucks (side-load/rear-load) along assigned routes to collect solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables. Compact waste and transport to post-collection facilities.

Safety & Compliance

Perform daily pre- and post-trip safety lane inspections. Strictly comply with company policies and federal, state/provincial, and local safety laws. Wear required PPE at all times.

Maintenance & Cleanliness

Report mechanical issues to supervisors immediately. Keep the truck cab interior and exterior clean.

Communication & Admin

Complete daily route sheets, truck reports, and incident paperwork accurately. Manage assigned helpers and maintain professional interactions with customers and the public.

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensing & Experience

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Core Skills

Ability to maneuver heavy trucks in tight spaces, follow oral/written instructions, identify unacceptable waste, and perform basic reading and writing.

Physical Demands

Sit up to 75% of the day; regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Must meet criteria for safety-sensitive functions.

Working Conditions

Comfortable working outdoors up to 100% of the day in all weather conditions, high-noise environments, and traffic conditions.

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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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.