Driver Front End

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Our employees are affectionately known as Team Green. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post‑collection facilities
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and move 3‑4 yard cans on castors into position for dumping as needed
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
• Interact courteously with customers and the general public to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping to maintain a clean customer site and safety
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post‑trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follow safe operating practices, including lock‑out/tag‑out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties; comply with all federal, state, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
• Meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards
• Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (e.g., gasoline or other flammable materials)
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repeatedly using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during vehicle maneuvering
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds; occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds
• Ability to enter and exit truck to open doors to corrals multiple times during a shift
• Ability to climb to the top of the truck to verify load secure before transporting to landfill
• Seated work required 75% of time due to primary driving function
• Ability to work in loud conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rain/storms, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles
• Work outdoors up to 100% of the time
• Work continuously away from branch location throughout the day
• Occasionally work in high precarious places
• Continuous exposure to motor vehicle traffic conditions
• Working environment is usually loud

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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