CDL Driver- Front End

GFL Environmental Inc. • Smyrna, GA

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About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location. Why Join GFL? At GFL Environmental, we aren't just a waste management company; we are a team of "All-Stars" dedicated to keeping our communities clean and safe. We offer stable, local routes that get you home daily, modern equipment, and a clear path for career growth. If you are a safety-minded driver with a "get it done" attitude, you belong in green. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

Requirements

• Licensure: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Compliance: Ability to meet all DOT and Company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Skill Set: Proven ability to safely operate heavy equipment and navigate via key maps and GPS.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of truck components and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Waste Identification: Ability to recognize and report "unacceptable waste" (flammables, hazardous materials, etc.).
• Communication: Strong ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions while communicating effectively with dispatch and customers.
• Physical Power: Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• The Daily Grind: Work in a high-energy outdoor environment 100% of the time, regardless of weather (heat, rain, cold).
• Physicality: Frequent climbing in and out of the cab, opening heavy corral doors, and occasionally climbing to the top of the truck to ensure loads are secure.
• The Environment: Exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and motor vehicle traffic.
• You’ll be sitting approximately 75% of the shift while driving, with the remaining 25% involving high-activity site work.

Responsibilities

• Safe Operations: Navigate commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities.
• Precision Driving: Masterfully maneuver trucks in tight, minimum-clearance spaces and high-traffic areas, utilizing mirrors and advanced spatial awareness.
• Customer Excellence: Act as the face of GFL. Courteously interact with the public, answer questions, and maintain a clean customer site by clearing loose debris around containers.
• Daily Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections. Maintain accurate electronic logs and vehicle condition reports to ensure your rig is always "GFL Ready."
• Safety Leadership: Strictly follow all safety standards, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Visually scan sites before and after dumping to ensure the safety of pedestrians and property.
• Physical Agility: Open enclosure gates and, when necessary, roll 3-4 yard containers on castors into position for dumping.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed