Front Load CDL Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Wytheville, VA

13d

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. Overview GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. At GFL, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life. Our employees are proudly known as Team Green, united by a shared purpose of delivering sustainable solutions that help our customers and communities be Green For Life. Position Summary The Commercial Front Load Driver is responsible for safely operating front load and ancillary collection equipment to service commercial customers along assigned routes. This role requires strong safety awareness, equipment knowledge, and professionalism while interacting with customers and representing GFL in the community.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required
Minimum 1 year of commercial truck driving experience or completion of a CDL training program
Ability to meet safety-sensitive job requirements
Demonstrated ability to safely operate collection vehicles and equipment
Knowledge of collection vehicles and basic maintenance requirements
Ability to maneuver large vehicles in confined spaces and high-traffic environments
Ability to recognize unacceptable or hazardous waste materials
Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams
Ability to read, write, and understand route documents, maps, and instructions
Flexibility to adapt to changing routes and schedules
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs repetitively using proper lifting techniques
Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and use hands and fingers
Ability to enter and exit the truck multiple times per shift and climb onto the truck to verify secure loads
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly, 50 lbs frequently, and up to 100 lbs occasionally; push/move up to 300 lbs as needed
Sitting required up to 75% of the workday due to driving
Work performed outdoors up to 100% of the time
Frequent exposure to loud noise, traffic, weather conditions, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and moving mechanical parts

Responsibilities

Operate commercial front load collection vehicles and ancillary equipment to collect solid waste and transport it to designated post-collection facilities
Access customer containers by opening enclosures or gates and positioning 3–4 yard containers for dumping as needed
Maneuver vehicles in tight spaces using mirrors to back into minimum-clearance areas
Use route maps, GPS, and key maps to locate service addresses
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete vehicle condition reports
Maintain logbooks, route sheets, productivity reports, and required documentation in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements
Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules, including lock-out/tag-out procedures
Monitor dumping operations to detect loose debris and visually inspect customer sites before and after service
Immediately report accidents, incidents, mechanical issues, or safety concerns to supervision
Interact courteously and professionally with customers and the public
Clean loose debris from truck, containers, and surrounding areas to maintain safe, clean service sites
Notify supervisors of customer concerns or issues requiring management attention
Perform additional duties as assigned