CDL Front Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Every Night

Competitive pay

Year-round hours

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End CDL Driver in West Point, VA. You will operate front-load trucks on local routes, collect waste/recyclables, and return to the yard after completing each route with a focus on safety and reliability.

This role offers consistent year-round work, with home every night and competitive starting pay. Applicants must have a valid CDL and meet DOT safety requirements. Join a team dedicated to safe operations and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL required.
• 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience; Front End / Front Load experience preferred.
• Ability to safely maneuver trucks into tight spaces using mirrors and backing.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs and perform routine physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Local Operations: Drive front-load trucks along local routes.
• Hands-on Service: Operate hydraulics to collect waste/recyclables and dump containers.
• Safety First: Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safety standards.
• Customer Interaction: Represent the company while servicing local businesses.

Skills

CDL experience

Truck driving

Education

CDL school certification

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 West Point team as a Front Load CDL Driver. We offer competitive starting rates at $25/hour+, reliable schedules, and a supportive team environment focused on safety and driver satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Local Operations: Drive commercial front-load trucks along established local commercial and multi-family residential routes.
• Hands-on Service: Operate hydraulic controls to collect waste/recyclables, maneuver container enclosures, and safely dump 3-4 yard containers.
• Safety First: Perform routine pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring your equipment meets safety standards before heading out.
• Customer Interaction: 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 $25.00/hour with room to grow.
• Full-Time Stability: Steady, year-round hours with a well-maintained fleet.

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.

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: If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset-our people. So, we're glad you landed here! 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, and 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.