CDL Front Load Driver

GFL Industries; Cloverdale (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Every Night

Competitive Compensation

Full-Time Stability

Job summary

GFL is seeking a Front Load CDL Driver for Cloverdale/Roanoke. You will drive front-load trucks on local commercial and multi-family routes, servicing multiple customers daily, and returning home each night.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, safe operation, and professional customer interaction. Starting pay is $23/hour with room to grow; full-time year-round schedule with a well-maintained fleet.

Qualifications

• CDL license required.
• 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certification.
• Ability to back a truck into tight spaces using mirrors.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; perform routine physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive front-load trucks along established local routes.
• Operate hydraulic controls to collect waste/recyclables and dump containers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Provide friendly service to local businesses along the route.

Skills

CDL License

Safety & DOT Compliance

Backing Skills

Physical Stamina

Job description

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location.

Why Drive with Us?

Are you an experienced CDL driver looking for top-tier pay, consistent year-round work, and the ability to be home every single night? Join our Cloverdale/Roanoke team as a Front Load CDL Driver. We offer competitive starting rates at $23/hour+, reliable schedules, and a supportive team environment focused on safety and driver satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Drive commercial front-load trucks along established local commercial and multi-family residential routes.
• Operate hydraulic controls to collect waste/recyclables, maneuver container enclosures, and safely dump 3-4 yard containers.
• Perform routine pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring your equipment meets safety standards before heading out.
• Serve as the friendly face of our company while servicing local businesses along your route.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience (Front End / Front Load experience preferred) OR a completed CDL school certification.
• Ability to safely maneuver trucks into tight clearance spaces using mirrors and backing skills.
• Ability to repetitively lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and perform routine physical tasks (opening corral gates, rolling castored cans).
• Strong commitment to safety regulations and DOT compliance.

Perks & Benefits

• Home Every Night: No OTR layovers-spend your downtime where it matters most.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting at $23.00/hour with room to grow.
• Full-Time Stability: Steady, year-round hours with a well-maintained fleet.

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.

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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.