CDL Driver - Roll Off

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical with HSA and employer match

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Roll-Off Driver in the United States to service designated routes, perform inspections, and interact with customers to ensure safe, efficient waste collection.

Requirements include a valid CDL, at least 21 years old, and a minimum of one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school. The role emphasizes safety, map/GPS navigation, and adherence to DOT/OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.

Responsibilities

• Drives a roll-off truck along designated routes to collect, exchange, or deliver containers and take to post-collection facilities.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; submit vehicle condition report.
• Interact courteously with customers and/or the public; notify supervisor of issues.
• Maintain and submit a DOT logbook, route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or policy.
• Maneuver truck into/out of spaces, use GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safety practices and company policies; ensure proper operation of the truck.
• Adhere to DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer communication

Reading maps

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

• Drives a roll-off truck along designated routes to mechanically collect, exchange, or deliver containers and take to the post-collection facilities.
• 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 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.
• Experience operating a standard transmission on a commercial truck (depending on location).

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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Job ID

R39573

Job Profile

Driver - Roll Off

Job Country

United States