Front-end Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO + holidays

4 Medical plan options (including HSA)

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

EAP with free counseling

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a Front-end Driver to operate front-end collection trucks on local commercial and multi-family routes. You will collect solid waste and recyclables, handle containers, and ensure safety checks are completed daily.

The role emphasizes safe driving, customer interaction, and efficient route navigation, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
• Minimum of one year of commercial truck driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• Ability to sit for long periods and lift up to 50–100 lbs; outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Route Execution: safely drive frontload trucks on local routes to collect waste and transport to facilities.
• Container Handling: position and dump 3–4 yard containers as needed.
• Vehicle & Safety Checks: perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and log per DOT rules.
• Customer & Site Care: interact courteously and keep sites clean after visits.
• Navigation: use GPS and route guidance to maneuver in tight spaces.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety awareness

Route planning

Customer service

Education

CDL school certificate

CDL training

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

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.
• 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.

Note: Prior experience in the waste, refuse, or environmental services industry is highly preferred and considered for top-tier starting pay.

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.