CDL Driver - Residential Automated

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Daily

Modern Equipment

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division in Durham, NC is seeking a Driver - Residential Automated to operate a fully automated side-loading truck on designated local routes. You will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure safety, and deliver solid waste and recyclables with courteous service.

The role requires a valid CDL (Class A or B), 2+ years of commercial driving or CDL school, and a high school diploma or GED. Enjoy home daily, modern equipment, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a fully automated side-loading truck on designated residential routes.
• Collect solid waste and recyclables and provide courteous service to residents.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain cab cleanliness and report any mechanical needs to maintenance.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Commercial driving experience

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

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.

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.

  Job ID:

  R40260

  Job Profile:

  Driver - Residential Automated

  Job Country:

  United States