CDL Residential Driver

GFL Environmental • Thomaston, GA

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About The Position

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities. Our GFL team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Residential Driver to join us in THOMASTON, GA! The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. This includes collecting solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting them to post-collection facilities. Why Join GFL? GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

Requirements

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required with at least one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certification.
• Ability to drive trucks, operate equipment safely, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry 50 to 100 pounds, with strong visual acuity for close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Exposure to noise, weather elements, mechanical parts, chemicals, and vehicle traffic; work primarily outdoors.
• Effective communication, ability to follow instructions, read maps, and adapt to change.
• Sitting for up to 75% of the workday with frequent lifting

Responsibilities

• Operate various waste collection trucks (side-load, rear-load) and equipment, ensuring safe loading of solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste, while also using truck equipment to compact trash.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete daily reports, route sheets, and other required documentation, and report mechanical issues or accidents immediately.
• Follow safety standards, equipment checks, and regulations during all tasks, ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, while wearing personal protective equipment (gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots).
• Interact professionally with customers and the public, maintain vehicle cleanliness (both interior and exterior), identify and tag prohibited waste items, and remove them from waste containers.
• Supervise assigned team members (if applicable), attend safety and branch meetings, manage inventory of containers and parts, recommend purchases, assist in improving routing efficiencies, and be available for overtime if required.

Benefits

• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays & Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
• OVERTIME AVAILABLE!
• Shift premiums for afternoon and weekend shifts (if applicable)
• Competitive wages
• Boot allowance
• Tool allowance (if applicable)
• Sign-on bonus (if applicable)
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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