CDL Driver - Residential Automated

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Master the Controls: Safely operate a fully automated side-loading truck and hydraulic system along designated residential routes.
• Keep Durham Running Smoothly: Collect solid waste and recyclables efficiently while providing friendly, courteous service to local residents.
• Prioritize Safety First: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily. Comply with all DOT, federal, state, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain the Fleet: Keep your cab clean, monitor vehicle performance, and immediately report any mechanical needs to the maintenance team.
• Stay Connected: Complete daily route sheets and logs, work with supervisors to optimize routing efficiencies, and participate in safety and branch meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A or B.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Driving Skills: Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial equipment, maneuver in tight residential spaces, and back up distances of 120+ feet using mirrors.
• Safety Focus: Ability to meet company safety criteria and identify unacceptable/hazardous materials (e.g., flammables or liquid waste).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Comfortable spending ~75% of the day driving and operating cab controls.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move objects up to 50 lbs repetitively using proper technique (and up to 100 lbs on rare occasions).
• Ability to work outdoors in various NC weather conditions (heat, rain, cold) and around typical traffic noise and moving equipment.

Why Join GFL?

• Home Daily: Local routes mean you get to sleep in your own bed every night.
• Modern Equipment: Drive well-maintained automated trucks equipped with advanced hydraulic systems.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a rapidly growing North American environmental services leader.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and boot allowances.