Roll Off Driver

The GFL Difference At GFL Environmental, we are the "All-Stars" of the waste industry. We don’t just move containers; we provide essential services that keep our neighborhoods and job sites running. We offer our drivers stable, local routes, competitive pay, and a family-oriented culture where your hard work is actually recognized. If you’re ready to grow with a company that puts safety and people first, it’s time to go green.

Key Responsibilities:

• Precision Operations: Drive and operate roll-off trucks to mechanically collect, exchange, or deliver containers to various customer sites and post-collection facilities.

• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations. Follow safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) to ensure equipment integrity.

• Equipment Care: Perform comprehensive daily pre- and post-trip inspections. Maintain accurate DOT logbooks and vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to ensure your truck is always road-ready.

• Masterful Maneuvering: Expertly navigate trucks into and out of tight clearance spaces, utilizing mirrors and spatial awareness to back distances of 120+ feet safely.

• Site Stewardship: Act as a professional representative of GFL. Clear any loose debris around containers to maintain a clean and safe environment for our customers and the public.

• Vigilant Monitoring: Use sight and sound to monitor equipment for loose debris or mechanical issues during loading and unloading.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Licensure: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B.

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.

• Compliance: Must meet all company criteria for safety-sensitive functions and demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements.

• Safety Mindset: Ability to identify "unacceptable waste" (flammables, hazardous chemicals, etc.) before loading.

• Communication: Ability to read, write, and follow complex instructions while providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

• Physical Strength: Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs. repetitively.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Outdoor Environment: Work outdoors 100% of the time, facing all weather conditions (heat, rain, snow).

• Dynamic Movement: While driving accounts for 75% of the shift, the role requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, and the ability to move/push heavy containers.

• High-Activity Settings: Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic and loud, industrial environments.

• Visual Precision: Excellent depth perception and peripheral vision are required for constant maneuvering in high-traffic and tight-clearance areas.