CDL Residential Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home every night

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Modern equipment

Local community impact

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Henderson, NC is seeking a Residential Commercial Driver (CDL) to operate local routes and serve the community. You will drive residential collection vehicles, collect waste and recyclables, and maintain high safety and customer service standards.

The role emphasizes home-night schedules on local routes, a focus on safety, and teamwork with field staff. CDL required with clean record and 1+ years’ experience or CDL school completion.

Qualifications

• Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Ability to maneuver in/out of cab and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety and traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential collection vehicles (side-loader, rear-loader, automated) on Henderson routes.
• Collect solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste per daily sheets.
• Provide courteous, professional service to residents.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections for safety.
• Coordinate with helpers, mechanics, and supervisors to keep routes running smoothly.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Safety minded

Physical fitness

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

Residential Commercial Driver - Henderson, NC Ready to Serve Your Community and Drive Your Career Forward with GFL Environmental? At GFL Environmental ("Green For Life"), we take pride in keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and sustainable. We are looking for an energetic, dependable, and customer-focused Residential Commercial Driver (CDL) to join our team in Henderson, NC! If you take pride in serving your local community, enjoy active days on the road, and want a stable, local career with a great team, we want to hear from you.

Why Join the GFL Team?

Home Every Single Night: Enjoy consistent local residential routes so you can be home for dinner every day.

Competitive Pay & Great Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and long-term career growth options.

Modern Equipment: Drive reliable, well-maintained automated side-loaders and rear-load vehicles with dedicated shop support.

Community Impact: Be a friendly, visible face in the Henderson community while making a direct impact on local sustainability.

What You’ll Do

Master Neighborhood Routes: Safely operate residential collection vehicles (side-loaders, rear-loaders, and automated trucks) to service neighborhoods across Henderson.

Keep Communities Green: Efficiently collect solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste according to daily route sheets.

Be the Face of GFL: Provide courteous, professional service to residents and uphold route quality standards.

Prioritize Safety: Perform required daily pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure your vehicle is safe and road-ready.

Work as a Team: Coordinate closely with helpers, mechanics, and supervisors to keep your route running smoothly and safely.

What We’re Looking For

Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.

Experience: 1+ years of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.

Physical Readiness: Ability to maneuver in and out of the cab, handle outdoor conditions, and manage physical aspects of residential collection.

Safety First Mindset: Strong commitment to local traffic laws, company safety procedures, and defensive driving.

Customer Service Attitude: Professional demeanor with a positive, helpful attitude when interacting with local residents.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: Henderson, NC (Local residential routes, full-time hours, daytime schedule).

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.

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.

Our Culture

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, 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.