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GFL Environmental is hiring CDL Drivers to join our Green for Life team. As a Residential Driver, you’ll operate rear-load trucks on local routes, collecting waste, yard waste, and recyclables while representing our company in the community.
We offer home nightly routes, competitive rates starting at $27/hour, a modern fleet focused on safety, and opportunities for career growth through ongoing training and benefits.
Job Description
At GFL Environmental, we don’t just move waste; we provide essential services that keep our communities clean and safe. As the only major diversified environmental services company in North America, we are looking for safe, professional, and dedicated CDL Drivers to join our "Green for Life" family.
Why Drive for GFL?
Home Every Night: Enjoy local routes that get you home to your family daily.
Competitive Rates: Rates starting at $27/hour with advancement opportuniites for relevant experience.
Modern Fleet: Drive well-maintained, late-model equipment with a focus on safety and technology.
Career Growth: We invest in our people with ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.
Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
As a Residential Driver, you are the face of GFL. You will:
Operate with Pride: Safely navigate residential neighborhoods in rear-load trucks to collect waste, yard waste, and recyclables.
Master the Equipment: Utilize hydraulic systems and compaction units with precision to maximize efficiency and minimize mechanical wear.
Safety First: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections. At GFL, if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it.
Customer Excellence: Provide courteous service to our neighbors, ensuring routes are completed accurately and containers are handled with care.
The License: A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
The Experience: At least 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
The Mindset: A commitment to safety-sensitive functions and a clean driving record.
The Grit: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
The Skills: Strong spatial awareness (backing into tight spaces) and a professional demeanor.
This is an active role involving standing, walking, and frequent lifting.
You will be outdoors 100% of the time, embracing the elements and the rhythm of the road.
Expect a high-energy, loud environment where your focus and safety awareness are your best tools.
GFL Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.