CDL Front-End Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Local routes home daily

Job summary

GFL Environmental, Brunswick, NC, seeks a CDL Front-End Driver for local routes, operating front-load equipment to service commercial and multi-family customers. You’ll be home nightly, ensuring prompt, safe service and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a valid CDL in good standing and either 1 year of driving or a CDL school certificate, with emphasis on safety and efficient route handling.

Qualifications

• CDL license in good standing.
• 1 year of commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Ability to back up and operate heavy equipment in tight/traffic areas.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and perform pre/post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive front-load vehicles on assigned local routes to service commercial and multi-family customers.
• Operate hydraulics to lift and dump 3–4 yard containers safely.
• Interact professionally with local businesses and community members along daily routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, keep logs and follow safety procedures.
• Navigate using maps and GPS to manage routes and space constraints.

Skills

CDL Front-End Driver

Local routes

Safety focus

Customer service

Education

CDL license or CDL training certificate

Job description

Ready to Take the Wheel? Join GFL Environmental as a CDL Front-End Driver!

Location: Brunswick / Bolivia, NC Position Type: Full-Time, Regular Schedule: 40 hours/week

About the Role

Are you an experienced CDL driver looking for a local route where you get to be your own boss on the road and still sleep in your own bed every night? Look no further! At GFL Environmental, green isn’t just our color—it’s our passion. We’re looking for a dependable, safety-conscious CDL Front-End Driver to join our team in the Brunswick area. You’ll be operating high-powered front-load equipment, serving multi-family residential and commercial customers across assigned routes, and playing a vital role in keeping our community clean and green.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Master the Route: Drive commercial front-load vehicles along assigned routes to service commercial customers and multi-family residential communities.
• Operate with Precision: Use hydraulics and controls to lift and dump 3-to-4-yard containers smoothly and safely.
• Be the Face of GFL: Positively interact with local businesses and community members along your daily route.
• Keep Safety First: Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain accurate logbooks/productivity sheets, and follow all safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Problem Solve On the Go: Use key maps and GPS to navigate tight clearances and maneuvering spaces like a pro.

What We’re Looking For

• Credentials: A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Maneuvering Skills: Ability to safely back up and operate heavy equipment in tight or high-traffic areas.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, open corral gates, and perform physical pre/post-trip inspections.
• Great Attitude: A strong work ethic, safety-first mindset, and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Why Drive with GFL?

• Local Routes: No OTR (over-the-road) long-distance travel—get home every single day!
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision packages, plus retirement planning options.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to learn, advance, and grow your career within an industry-leading environmental services company.
• Great Team & Fleet: Modern, well-maintained equipment and a supportive team environment.

Ready to Roll?

If you've got the skills, the CDL, and the drive to keep Brunswick County moving forward, we want to hear from you!

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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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.

Current GFL Employees

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people.

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.