CDL Residential Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Orlando, FL is seeking a reliable Residential Driver to join our team on local routes, with home nightly schedule. You will operate rear-load trucks and handle waste, yard waste, and recyclables with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a CDL, a safe driving record, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You will back into tight spaces, lift up to 50 lbs, and provide professional, courteous service to our customers while upholding high

Qualifications

• CDL license required.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Commitment to safety-sensitive functions and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear-load trucks to collect waste, yard waste, and recyclables on local routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; prioritize safety.
• Provide courteous service to customers and ensure routes are completed accurately.

Skills

CDL license

Safe driving

Customer service

Spatial awareness

Back into tight spaces

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

Residential Driver | Orlando, FL Company: GFL Environmental Location: Orlando, FL Job Type: Full-Time | Local Routes (Home Every Night!)

Ready to Drive the Green & Save the Day? At GFL Environmental, we don’t just handle waste—we’re standard-bearers for a cleaner, greener tomorrow. We’re looking for a skilled, dependable Residential Driver to join our team in sunny Orlando, FL! If you love being behind the wheel, thrive on independence, and take pride in delivering top-tier service to local businesses and job sites, this is your green light to a great career.

Join the Green For Life Team! 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What You’ll Need (Requirements)

• 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.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

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.

• Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

GFL Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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, 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.