CDL Residential Driver

GFL Environmental; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home nightly routes

Competitive pay

Modern equipment

Community impact

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a CDL driver for local residential routes in Jacksonville, NC. You will operate side-loaders, rear-loaders, and automated trucks, servicing neighborhoods with a focus on safety and reliability.

You’ll be the friendly face of GFL, ensuring on-time pickups and courteous interactions with residents, while maintaining vehicle readiness and adherence to daily route sheets.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience or a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Physical readiness to maneuver in and out of the cab and work in outdoor conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, local traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Professional customer service attitude when interacting with residents.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate residential collection vehicles to service neighborhoods on local routes.
• Collect solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste according to route sheets.
• Be courteous and professional, upholding route quality standards with residents.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
• Coordinate with helpers, mechanics, and supervisors to keep routes running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Route planning

Flexibility

Education

CDL Class A or B

Job description

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 Jacksonville 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 Newport.
• 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: Jacksonville, NC (Local residential routes, full-time hours, daytime schedule)

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