Commercial Driver's License Driver - Automated Side Load

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: $30/hour

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 Automated Side Load 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 & Driving: Safely operate a fully automated side-load waste truck on assigned routes alone; maneuver into tight spaces and back up 120+ feet using mirrors.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Perform daily pre-/post-trip inspections; log route sheets and reports; report mechanical issues immediately; keep the cab and exterior clean.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all federal, state/provincial, and company safety rules; identify and refuse unacceptable waste (e.g., flammables).
• Route Management: Maintain route quality standards, log accurate service records, and collaborate with supervisors to improve efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Safety & Skills: Must meet safety-sensitive criteria and demonstrate safe truck/equipment operation; ability to read maps/route sheets and communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• Physical Demands: Sitting ~75% of time driving; repetitively lift/move up to 10–25 lbs (occasionally up to 50–100 lbs); full physical mobility (bending, climbing, reaching).
• Environment: Exposure to outdoor weather, traffic, loud noise, moving parts, vibration, fumes, and chemicals; overtime may be required.

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 [email protected]

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.