Residential Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Garner, NC is hiring a Residential Commercial Driver to service local neighborhoods with residential collection vehicles. Daytime, local routes keep you home each night as you safely collect waste, recyclables, and yard waste along defined routes.

The role requires a Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record and a CDL school certificate or 1+ years of driving experience, plus a strong safety and customer service orientation to support community sustainability.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Ability to maneuver in and out of the cab and work outdoors.
• Commitment to local traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Professional demeanor with residents and a service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate residential collection vehicles to service Garner neighborhoods.
• Collect solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste according to route sheets.
• Provide courteous, professional service and uphold route quality standards.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections for safety.
• Coordinate with helpers, mechanics and supervisors to keep routes running smoothly.

Skills

CDL A/B

Driving experience

Safety minded

Customer service

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

Residential Commercial Driver – Garner, NC

Ready to Serve Your Community and Drive Your Career Forward with GFL Environmental (“Green For Life”), we take pride in keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and sustainable. We are looking for an energetic, dependable, and customer-focused Residential Commercial Driver (CDL) to join our team in Garner, NC! If you take pride in serving your local community, enjoy active days on the road, and want a stable, local career with a great team, we want to hear from you.

Why Join the GFL Team?

• Home Every Single Night: Enjoy consistent local residential routes so you can be home for dinner every day.
• Competitive Pay & Great Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and long-term career growth options.
• Modern Equipment: Drive reliable, well-maintained automated side-loaders and rear-load vehicles with dedicated shop support.
• Community Impact: Be a friendly, visible face in the Garner community while making a direct impact on local sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Master Neighborhood Routes: Safely operate residential collection vehicles (side-loaders, rear-loaders, and automated trucks) to service neighborhoods across Garner.
• Keep Communities Green: Efficiently collect solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste according to daily route sheets.
• Be the Face of GFL: Provide courteous, professional service to residents and uphold route quality standards.
• Prioritize Safety: Perform required daily pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure your vehicle is safe and road-ready.
• Work as a Team: Coordinate closely with helpers, mechanics, and supervisors to keep your route running smoothly and safely.

What We’re Looking For

• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Experience: 1+ years of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Physical Readiness: Ability to maneuver in and out of the cab, handle outdoor conditions, and manage physical aspects of residential collection.
• Safety First Mindset: Strong commitment to local traffic laws, company safety procedures, and defensive driving.
• Customer Service Attitude: Professional demeanor with a positive, helpful attitude when interacting with local residents.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: Garner, NC (Local residential routes, full-time hours, daytime schedule)

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.

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.

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.