Residential Rear-Load CDL Driver - PTO & Benefits

US Diversity Job Search; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental is hiring a Residential Driver to safely collect waste and recyclables on curbside and backdoor routes, using rear-load or automated-side load trucks. The role emphasizes courteous customer service and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading, performing inspections, and maintaining DOT logs, with a focus on efficiency and reliability on daily routes; a CDL and 21+ years age are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Valid CDL, Class A or B.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Meet safety-sensitive function criteria per company standards.
• Ability to safely drive truck and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drives a rear-load, split body, Curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities.
• Assist helpers in loading solid waste into truck hopper as route conditions require.
• Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards while on route.
• Operate mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and complete vehicle condition report.

Skills

CDL driving

Route driving

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL school certificate

Tools

GPS device

Job description

GFL Environmental is hiring a Residential Driver to safely collect waste and recyclables on curbside and backdoor routes, using rear-load or automated-side load trucks. The role emphasizes courteous customer service and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading, performing inspections, and maintaining DOT logs, with a focus on efficiency and reliability on daily routes; a CDL and 21+ years age are required.