CDL Driver - Residential Automated

GFL Environmental Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Boot allowances

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Residential Automated CDL Driver in Durham, NC. You will command an advanced, automated side-loader truck to collect waste and recyclables on local routes while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes solo driving with cab controls, daily route paperwork, and adherence to DOT rules. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a leading North American environmental services company.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a fully automated side-loading truck on residential routes.
• Collect solid waste and recyclables while providing courteous service.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain and report vehicle performance and communicate needs to maintenance.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

2+ years driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary Looking for a driving role where you don’t have to do heavy manual loading all day? As a Residential Automated CDL Driver, you'll command a high-tech, automated side-loader (ASL) truck, collecting solid waste and recyclables across Durham neighborhoods. You get the independence of solo driving paired with the convenience of hydraulic controls right from the cab.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Master the Controls: Safely operate a fully automated side-loading truck and hydraulic system along designated residential routes.
• Keep Durham Running Smoothly: Collect solid waste and recyclables efficiently while providing friendly, courteous service to local residents.
• Prioritize Safety First: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily.
• Comply with all DOT, federal, state, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain the Fleet: Keep your cab clean, monitor vehicle performance, and immediately report any mechanical needs to the maintenance team.
• Stay Connected: Complete daily route sheets and logs, work with supervisors to optimize routing efficiencies, and participate in safety and branch meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A or B.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Driving Skills: Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial equipment, maneuver in tight residential spaces, and back up distances of 120+ feet using mirrors.
• Safety Focus: Ability to meet company safety criteria and identify unacceptable/hazardous materials (e.g., flammables or liquid waste).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Comfortable spending ~75% of the day driving and operating cab controls. Ability to occasionally lift/move objects up to 50 lbs repetitively using proper technique (and up to 100 lbs on rare occasions). Ability to work outdoors in various NC weather conditions (heat, rain, cold) and around typical traffic noise and moving equipment.

Why Join GFL?

• Home Daily: Local routes mean you get to sleep in your own bed every night.
• Modern Equipment: Drive well-maintained automated trucks equipped with advanced hydraulic systems.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a rapidly growing North American environmental services leader.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and boot allowances.

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.

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.

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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.