Traveling CDL Waste Lead Driver

GFL Environmental • Culpeper, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFL Environmental is seeking a Traveling Lead Driver to join their team in the Virginia region. This role involves traveling site-to-site across Virginia (80% of the time) and occasionally outside the region to support regional operations. The Traveling Lead Driver will also step into leadership functions and operate across all lines of business. Responsibilities include leading morning crew-outs, mentoring new drivers, assisting in dispatch, and operating various trucks within the fleet.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience in the solid waste/hauling industry.
• Experience operating standard transmissions on commercial trucks (depending on location).
• Ability to drive and operate equipment across all lines of business (Front Load, Roll-off, Rear Load, Automated Side Load).
• Flexibility to travel frequently across the region and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Must meet criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Strong knowledge of commercial truck components, preventive maintenance, and state/federal safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with dispatch, management, site staff, and customers.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively and maneuver vehicles in tight or high-traffic areas.
• Comfort working outdoors up to 100% of the time in varying weather conditions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial trucks across all lines of business, including: Commercial Front Load Roll-off, Residential Rear Load, and Residential Automated Side Load.
• Travel to GFL locations within the Virginia region (80% of the time) and occasionally outside the region as operational needs require.
• Assist with daily driver crew-outs, debrief processes, route analysis, scalehouse, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor daily pre/post-trip inspections, conduct weekly vehicle inspections (Safety Lane), ensure adherence to company safety and regulatory standards, and coordinate with shop managers on truck maintenance and repairs.
• Serve as a mentor to existing drivers, conduct new hire training observations, sign-offs, and coaching events.
• Courteously interact with customers and the public along routes, maintaining clean customer sites and representing GFL positively.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour
• Fully covered lodging and daily per-diem provided when traveling outside your home area.
• Incidental expenses related to travel covered when traveling.

What This Job Offers

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