Front-end Driver

GFL Industries; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Medical plans (4 options)

Dental and Vision

401(k) with match

EAP with counseling

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Front-end Driver to operate front-end collection trucks on local commercial and multi-family residential routes in Chesapeake, VA. You will collect solid waste or recyclables and transport loads to designated disposal or transfer sites, while adhering to safety standards.

We offer competitive pay ($24.00–$27.00+ per hour), 15 days PTO plus holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with match, and an EAP with counseling.

Qualifications

• CDL license required.
• Minimum 1 year commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Prior experience in waste/environmental services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Route execution: Safely drive local front-end routes to collect waste/recyclables.
• Container handling: Load/unload containers and assist with dumping.
• Vehicle & safety checks: Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and keep logs per DOT standards.
• Customer & site care: Interact courteously with customers and keep sites clean.
• Navigation: Use GPS and route guidance for efficient routing.

Skills

CDL License

1 year driving experience

Job description

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location.

Why Join Team Green?

At GFL Environmental, our goal is to invest in our people and provide sustainable career paths. Working as a Front-end Driver with GFL isn't just a job-it's a local, home-daily opportunity where you can make a real impact in your community while building a long-term career.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $24.00 - $27.00+/hr (based on experience, with premium rates for prior waste handling experience)

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays
• 4 Medical plan options (including HSA with employer contribution & match)
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling services

Position Overview:

As a Front-end Driver, you will operate front-end collection trucks serving commercial and multi-family residential routes across assigned local areas. You'll be responsible for safely collecting solid waste or recyclables, operating hydraulic equipment, and transporting loads to designated disposal or transfer sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Route Execution: Safely drive commercial frontload vehicles along assigned local routes to collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities.
• Container Handling: Open gates or enclosures and position/roll 3-4 yard containers on castors as needed for dumping.
• Vehicle & Safety Checks: Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily; submit required reports and logbooks in accordance with company standards and DOT regulations.
• Customer & Site Care: Interact courteously with customers and the public; ensure customer sites are left clean by clearing loose debris around containers.
• Navigation: Efficiently maneuver trucks in tight or low-clearance spaces using mirrors, GPS, and route guidance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• License: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• Note: Prior experience in the waste, refuse, or environmental services industry is highly preferred and considered for top-tier starting pay.
• Safety First: Ability to safely maneuver equipment, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and satisfy safety-sensitive function criteria.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit up to 75% of the day while driving.
• Ability to repetitively push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs (and occasionally up to 100 lbs or roll containers up to 300 lbs).
• Ability to frequently enter/exit the cab, climb to inspect loads, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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.