CDL Residential Driver

GFL Environmental, Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Every Night

Modern Fleet

Career Growth

Full Benefits

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Orlando, FL is hiring a Residential Driver to join our local, home-daily routes. If you love driving, value independence, and take pride in delivering top-tier service to local businesses and job sites, this is your green light to a great career.

Operate safe, professional and efficient routes with rear-load trucks, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and represent a company committed to safety and community.

Qualifications

• CDL license and a safe driving record.
• 1+ year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Commitment to safety-sensitive functions and operating outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work outdoors.
• Strong spatial awareness (backing into tight spaces) and a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rear-load trucks to collect waste, yard waste, and recyclables.
• Utilize hydraulic systems and compaction units with precision to maximize efficiency.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety.
• Provide courteous service to customers and ensure routes are completed accurately.

Skills

Spatial awareness

Professional demeanor

Safety-first

Outdoor endurance

Education

CDL school certificate

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Compaction units

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.

Why Drive for GFL?

• Home Every Night: Enjoy local routes that get you home to your family daily.
• 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.

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.

GFL Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

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.