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. At GFL Environmental, our goal is to invest in our people and provide sustainable career paths. Working as a Front-end Driver with GFL isn’t just a job—it’s a local, home-daily opportunity where you can make a real impact in your community while building a long-term career.
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR a CDL school certificate.
- Ability to safely maneuver equipment, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and satisfy safety-sensitive function criteria.
- Ability to sit up to 75% of the day while driving.
- Ability to repetitively push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs (and occasionally up to 100 lbs or roll containers up to 300 lbs).
- Ability to frequently enter/exit the cab, climb to inspect loads, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the waste, refuse, or environmental services industry is highly preferred and considered for top-tier starting pay.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive commercial frontload vehicles along assigned local routes to collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities.
- Open gates or enclosures and position/roll 3–4 yard containers on castors as needed for dumping.
- Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily; submit required reports and logbooks in accordance with company standards and DOT regulations.
- Interact courteously with customers and the public; ensure customer sites are left clean by clearing loose debris around containers.
- Efficiently maneuver trucks in tight or low-clearance spaces using mirrors, GPS, and route guidance.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $24.00 – $27.00+/hr (based on experience, with premium rates for prior waste handling experience)
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays
- 4 Medical plan options (including HSA with employer contribution & match)
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
