CDL Residential Driver

Why Join GFL? (Benefits & Perks)

We reward hard work with comprehensive benefits to keep you and your family healthy and secure:

• Competitive Pay: Reliable compensation with overtime opportunities.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options.

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and Company-paid Life Insurance.

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday pay.

• Gear Provided: Complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied to keep you safe on the job.

• Career Growth: Hands-on training, career advancement opportunities, and a strong safety-first culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive & Collect: Safely navigate residential routes, operating side-load and rear-load trucks, hydraulic systems, and trash compaction equipment.

• Master the Route: Efficiently collect curbside waste, yard waste, and recyclables while maintaining neighborhood route quality standards.

• Safety First: Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily, report mechanical issues promptly, and follow all safety protocols.

• Customer Champion: Deliver courteous, professional service to the community and help tag or identify prohibited waste items when necessary.

• Team Leadership: Manage route helpers (when applicable) and work closely with supervisors to continuously improve route efficiency.

What You Bring

• Driver’s License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a completed CDL school certificate.

• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs regularly (and occasionally up to 100 lbs), maneuver in and out of minimum clearance spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Mindset: Strong safety focus, dependable work ethic, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.