Front-end Driver

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. Why Join Team Green? At GFL Environmental, our goal is to invest in our people and provide sustainable career paths. Working as a Front-end Driver with GFL isnt just a jobits a local, home-daily opportunity where you can make a real impact in your community while building a long-term career. What We Offer: Competitive Pay: $24.00 $27.00+/hr (based on experience, with premium rates for prior waste handling experience) Great Benefits: 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 Position Overview: As a Front-end Driver, you will operate front-end collection trucks serving commercial and multi-family residential routes across assigned local areas. Youll be responsible for safely collecting solid waste or recyclables, operating hydraulic equipment, and transporting loads to designated disposal or transfer sites. Key Responsibilities: Route Execution: Safely drive commercial frontload vehicles along assigned local routes to collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities. Container Handling: Open gates or enclosures and position/roll 34 yard containers on castors as needed for dumping. Vehicle & Safety Checks: Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily; submit required reports and logbooks in accordance with company standards and DOT regulations. Customer & Site Care: Interact courteously with customers and the public; ensure customer sites are left clean by clearing loose debris around containers. Navigation: Efficiently maneuver trucks in tight or low-clearance spaces using mirrors, GPS, and route guidance. Qualifications & Requirements: License: Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Experience: Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR a CDL school certificate. Note: Prior experience in the waste, refuse, or environmental services industry is highly preferred and considered for top-tier starting pay. Safety First: Ability to safely maneuver equipment, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and satisfy safety-sensitive function criteria. Physical Demands: 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. 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com 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 assetour 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 isnt just for our businessits for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and were proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desirewhether its 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 Greenunited by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. Were proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. Its an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work were doing today, weve got our sights set on the big picturenot 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.