CDL Front-End Route Driver: Waste & Recycling

GFL Environmental Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End Driver to service multiple commercial and multi-family routes, collecting waste and recyclables and transferring loads to appropriate facilities.

The role requires CDL or CDL training and emphasizes safety, route navigation, and customer interaction. The position involves daily vehicle inspections, logbook maintenance, and operating on busy roadways with strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. Roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
• Courteously interact 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 of 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 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.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

CDL holder

Safe driving

GPS navigation

Customer interactions

Pre/post-trip inspection

Education

CDL training certificate

Tools

GPS device

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End Driver to service multiple commercial and multi-family routes, collecting waste and recyclables and transferring loads to appropriate facilities.

The role requires CDL or CDL training and emphasizes safety, route navigation, and customer interaction. The position involves daily vehicle inspections, logbook maintenance, and operating on busy roadways with strict safety protocols.