CDL Front End Driver
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. GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day. 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! We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Front End Driver to join our team in Wytheville, VA. If you are looking for stability, steady year-round work, and weekly overtime potential, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Minimum of 1 year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
- Ability to demonstrate safe truck operation and equipment handling.
- Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally push up to 300 lbs on castors.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Operate commercial front-load trucks along designated commercial and multi-family residential routes to collect solid waste or recyclables.
- Transport collected waste safely to transfer stations, landfills, or designated drop-off locations.
- Open container enclosures/gates and roll 3–4 yard containers into position for dumping as needed.
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required vehicle condition reports.
- Maintain clean customer sites by cleaning up any loose trash spilled during the dumping process.
- Safely maneuver trucks in tight or low-clearance spaces using mirrors and backing procedures.
- Interact courteously with customers and the general public while representing the company positively.
- Adhere strictly to all local, state, federal, and company safety rules, standard operating procedures, and lock-out/tag-out rules.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Starting rate at $21.50/hour with weekly overtime opportunities.
- Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO annually.
- Paid Holidays: Celebrate the holidays with paid time off.
- Health Coverage: 4 medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution and match program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential counseling services.
- Job Stability: Steady, year-round work with local routes so you can be home daily.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
