Residential Driver
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. Residential CDL Driver | Chesapeake, VA Join a team where you aren't just a number—you're the face of the neighborhood. Are you tired of the OTR grind? At GFL, we prioritize your life outside the cab. We are looking for a safety-minded Residential Driver to join our Chesapeake team at 3821 Cook Blvd. If you have your CDL and a "get it done" attitude, we want to talk to you. Why You’ll Love Working Here Home Daily: No more sleeping in a cab. Get your routes done and get home to your family every single night. Stability: Waste removal is an essential service. We offer year-round, steady work—not seasonal "gig" driving. Active Work: This isn't just a steering wheel job. You’ll stay active, utilize hydraulic systems, and manage your route like a pro. Local Impact: You’ll be serving your neighbors in the Chesapeake area, keeping our community clean and safe. What You’ll Do The Daily Route: Safely operate side-load or rear-load trucks to collect residential waste/recycling. Safety First: Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure your rig is in top shape. Community Face: Provide courteous service to our customers while maintaining high route quality standards. Efficiency: Work closely with your supervisor to find the best, most efficient ways to navigate your territory. What You’ll Need License: A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Experience: At least 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school. Physicality: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively and handle the physical demands of an outdoor route. Focus: A clean driving record and a commitment to safety-sensitive functions. Ready to apply? If you're ready to trade the long haul for a local career, we’re ready to meet you. sually loud. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. 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
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- At least 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively and handle the physical demands of an outdoor route.
- A clean driving record and a commitment to safety-sensitive functions.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate side-load or rear-load trucks to collect residential waste/recycling.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure your rig is in top shape.
- Provide courteous service to our customers while maintaining high route quality standards.
- Work closely with your supervisor to find the best, most efficient ways to navigate your territory.
Benefits
- Home Daily: No more sleeping in a cab. Get your routes done and get home to your family every single night.
- Stability: Waste removal is an essential service. We offer year-round, steady work—not seasonal "gig" driving.
- Active Work: This isn't just a steering wheel job. You’ll stay active, utilize hydraulic systems, and manage your route like a pro.
- Local Impact: You’ll be serving your neighbors in the Chesapeake area, keeping our community clean and safe.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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