Local Tractor Trailer Driver

Why Join Team Green?

At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as Team Green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

Working for GFL is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a real difference each day. Best of all? You are home nightly to spend time with your family.

The Perks & Benefits

We take care of our drivers. When you join the team in Orlando, you’ll enjoy:

Great Work-Life Balance: Local routes so you are home every single night.

• Generous Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays.

• Comprehensive Health Options: 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with an employer contribution & match program.

• Full Insurance: Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement Security: 401(k) plan with an employer match.

• Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling services.

Job Summary

As a Local Tractor Trailer Driver, you will operate a tractor-trailer truck on assigned local routes to service our customers in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. You will deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to designated landfills, MRFs, or transfer stations, ensuring our communities stay clean and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive & Operate: Safely operate tractor-trailer trucks and on-board hydraulic systems on specified local collection routes.

• Load & Secure: Ensure each load is secure (tarps closed properly, no loose trash visible) and completely empty the trailer when dumping a load.

  Communicate: Provide customer service/dispatch with trailer numbers and net weights after dumping. Report vehicle mechanical issues to the maintenance team immediately.

  Safety First: Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections, truck reports, and route sheets. Adhere to all federal, state, and company safety standards and vehicle operations regulations.

  Professionalism: Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with the public and customers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License: Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience.

• Education: High school diploma or GED desired.

• Skills: * Knowledge of tractor-trailer components, air brakes, and basic maintenance requirements.

  • Ability to safely maneuver and back a truck into tight clearance spaces (using mirrors for distances of 120+ feet).

  • Ability to handle vehicles carrying up to 80,000 lbs (40 tons).

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively; agility to sit (approx. 75% of the time driving), stand, climb, and balance in outdoor weather conditions.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. Come grow for life with us!