CDL Truck Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking a CDL Driver to safely collect waste from local customer sites and transport to disposal facilities. You’ll operate roll-off or commercial trucks on local routes, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and represent Team Green with a professional demeanor in the community.

We offer work-life balance with home daily, competitive pay starting at $23/hour plus PTO and holidays, plus a 401(k) with company match and medical/dental/vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and at least one year of commercial driving experience.
• Local knowledge navigating large vehicles in tight or high-traffic areas.
• Reliability and willingness to work outdoors as a safety-sensitive professional.
• Physical ability to lift and frequent cab entry/exit.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off or commercial trucks to collect and transport waste safely.
• Perform daily pre/post-trip inspections.
• Represent Team Green with a professional demeanor in the local community.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.

Skills

CDL driving

Local route knowledge

Safety-focused

Physical stamina

Education

CDL School Certificate

Job description

CDL Driver

The CDL Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses. The CDL Driver will collect waste from customer sites and transport to post-collection facilities for proper disposal.

Join Team Green: Sustainable Career. Local Roots. Are you a CDL driver tired of the "over-the-road" grind? At GFL Environmental, we value your expertise and your time. We’re looking for a dedicated CDL driver to join our Elizabeth City team. This isn’t just a driving job; it’s a career where you serve your own neighbors and sleep in your own bed every single night.

Why Drivers Choose GFL:

• Work-Life Balance: Local routes mean you are home daily.
• Solid Pay & Benefits: Competitive hourly rates starting at $23/hour+ with 15 days of PTO and paid holidays.
• Investment in You: 401(k) with employer match and a comprehensive medical/dental/vision package.
• Supportive Culture: We’re known as "Team Green"—a community-focused group providing sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.

What You’ll Do:

As the face of GFL in Elizabeth City, you’ll operate our roll-off or commerical trucks to collect and transport waste safely. Your day-to-day will include:

• Precision Driving: Navigating local routes and customer sites with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Equipment Care: Conducting daily pre/post-trip inspections to ensure your "office on wheels" is in top shape.
• Customer Connection: Representing Team Green with a professional demeanor while serving our local community.
• Safety First: Following all DOT regulations and company safety standards to ensure you and the public stay safe.

What You Bring:

• Experience: A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and at least one year of commercial driving experience (or a CDL school certificate).
• Local Knowledge: Comfort maneuvering large vehicles in tight or high-traffic local areas.
• Reliability: A desire to work outdoors and a commitment to being a safety-sensitive professional.
• Physical Capability: Ability to handle the physical nature of waste management, including lifting and frequent cab entry/exit.

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.

Current GFL Employees

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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.