Front-end Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical plans (including 4 options)

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

EAP with counseling

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Front-end Driver to operate front-end collection trucks on local commercial and multi-family routes.

You will safely collect solid waste or recyclables and transport loads to disposal or transfer sites, engaging with customers along the way. The role requires a valid CDL (or CDL school certificate), for at least one year of driving experience, ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of one year of commercial truck driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• Prior experience in waste/environmental services is highly preferred.
• Must follow safety procedures and be safety conscious.
• Physically able to sit long hours and lift up to 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Route Execution: safely drive front-load vehicles on local routes to collect waste and recyclables.
• Container Handling: position and dump containers as needed.
• Vehicle & Safety Checks: perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and log reports.
• Customer & Site Care: interact politely with customers and leave sites clean.
• Navigation: maneuver trucks in tight spaces using GPS and familiar routes.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Safety awareness

Customer service

Route navigation

Education

CDL School Certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

## Front-end DriverApplylocations: Chesapeake, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R37784Front-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)* Great Benefits: + 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.*We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.* *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.*