Front-End Waste Truck Driver – Route Specialist

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End Driver in Michigan to operate front-end trucks on designated routes, serving multi-family and commercial accounts.

You will remove waste or recyclables, transfer loads to appropriate facilities, and ensure safe operation throughout daily routes. The role requires a CDL, 1+ year of truck driving experience (or CDL training), and the ability to perform pre/post-trip inspections, interact with customers, and maintain accurate route logs.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; submit vehicle condition report.
• Interact with customers along the route and notify supervisor of issues.
• Maintain and submit logs and route/productivity sheets as required by law or policy.
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors.

Skills

CDL

Safety-conscious

Route planning

Customer service

Vehicle inspection

Tools

GPS Navigation

Logbook

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Front-End Driver in Michigan to operate front-end trucks on designated routes, serving multi-family and commercial accounts.

You will remove waste or recyclables, transfer loads to appropriate facilities, and ensure safe operation throughout daily routes. The role requires a CDL, 1+ year of truck driving experience (or CDL training), and the ability to perform pre/post-trip inspections, interact with customers, and maintain accurate route logs.