CDL Driver (Residential)

About the job

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Pay: $25+/hour based on experience

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Health Savings Account with employer match option

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%

• Supplemental health plans through Aflac

• Employer paid basic life insurance

• Employee paid short-term disability option

• Employer-paid long-term disability

• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

• 7 paid holidays annually

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Collection: Safely drive residential/recycling collection trucks (side-load/rear-load) along assigned routes to collect solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables. Compact waste and transport to post-collection facilities.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform daily pre- and post-trip safety lane inspections. Strictly comply with company policies and federal, state/provincial, and local safety laws. Wear required PPE at all times.
• Maintenance & Cleanliness: Report mechanical issues to supervisors immediately. Keep the truck cab interior and exterior clean.
• Communication & Admin: Complete daily route sheets, truck reports, and incident paperwork accurately. Manage assigned helpers and maintain professional interactions with customers and the public.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensing & Experience: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Core Skills: Ability to maneuver heavy trucks in tight spaces, follow oral/written instructions, identify unacceptable waste, and perform basic reading and writing.
• Physical Demands: Sit up to 75% of the day; regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Must meet criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Working Conditions: Comfortable working outdoors up to 100% of the day in all weather conditions, high-noise environments, and traffic conditions.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that 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.