CDL Front-End Driver

CDL Front-End Driver at GFL Environmental summary:

Night-shift CDL Front-End Driver to operate front-load commercial waste collection trucks on local routes, performing pre/post-trip inspections, DOT log maintenance, site security, and litter cleanup while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements. Position requires a valid CDL Class A or B, at least one year of commercial driving experience (or CDL school certificate), ability to pass DOT physical/background/drug screen, and capability to perform physical lifting and outdoor work in all weather.

Role offers benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, HSA, and employee assistance, with daily home return on local routes.

Own the Night with Team Green!

Are you a night owl who prefers clear roads and high-efficiency work? GFL Environmental is looking for a safety-first Night Shift CDL Front
- End Driver to join our elite "Team Green." This isn't just a driving job—it’s a career with a top-tier benefits package (15 days PTO, 401k match, and HSA) that gets you home every morning. If you have a passion for precision driving and want to make a difference while the world sleeps, grow your career for life with GFL.

• Work-Life Balance: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

• Health & Wealth: 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution/match.

• Retirement: 401(k) with a competitive company match.

• Full Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.

• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling for you and your family.

• Shift: Night Shift.

• Hours: Typically starts between 5 p.m.
  
  - 5 a.m.

• Home Daily: Local routes ensure you are back home at the end of every shift.

• Clear Roads: Enjoy the advantage of minimal traffic and faster route completion.

• Precision Operation: Drive and operate commercial frontload equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste during low-traffic, nighttime hours.

• Technical Maneuvering: Expertly navigate trucks into and out of tight spaces and minimum clearance areas using mirrors and advanced vehicle lighting.

• Site Security: Access container enclosures or gates; ensure all gates are properly secured after service to maintain customer site security overnight.

• Safety Leadership: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Maintain a DOT logbook and vehicle condition reports.

• Community Stewardship: Clear loose trash off the ground around containers to maintain clean customer sites and road safety.

• Compliance: Adhere to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

• License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or
  
  B.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Safety: Ability to pass a background check, DOT physical, and drug screen.

• Night Vision: Exceptional spatial awareness and ability to operate heavy equipment in low-light/nighttime conditions.

• Physicality: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs repetitively; occasionally move up to 100 lbs (rolling 3–4 yard containers on casters).

• Agility: Ability to stand, walk, climb in/out of the cab, and maintain balance in various outdoor conditions.

• Resilience: Comfortable working 100% outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, cold, heat).

• Independence: Ability to work effectively during night hours with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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