Residential Waste Route Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks a CDL-equipped truck driver for residential waste and recycling collection in Texas. You will operate side-load or rear-load trucks, load and compact waste, and maintain daily route documentation.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination with supervisors to improve routing. Candidates should have a valid CDL and at least one year of commercial driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety sensitive criteria per company standards.
• Must safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential/recycling collection truck on specified route.
• Load solid waste and recyclables into the vehicle.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain route documentation.
• Communicate mechanical issues to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain route quality and comply with safety standards.
• Keep vehicle clean inside and out and manage equipment.

Skills

Truck knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Reading/writing

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks a CDL-equipped truck driver for residential waste and recycling collection in Texas. You will operate side-load or rear-load trucks, load and compact waste, and maintain daily route documentation.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination with supervisors to improve routing. Candidates should have a valid CDL and at least one year of commercial driving experience.