CDL 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.

 

Overview

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. At GFL, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life.

Our employees are proudly known as Team Green, united by a shared purpose of delivering sustainable solutions that help our customers and communities be Green For Life.

Position Summary

The Commercial Front Load Driver is responsible for safely operating front load and ancillary collection equipment to service commercial customers along assigned routes. This role requires strong safety awareness, equipment knowledge, and professionalism while interacting with customers and representing GFL in the community.

What GFL Offers – Team Green Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off

• 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling services

• Stable, long-term career opportunities with room to grow

Key Responsibilities

Route & Equipment Operations

• Operate commercial front load collection vehicles and ancillary equipment to collect solid waste and transport it to designated post-collection facilities

• Access customer containers by opening enclosures or gates and positioning 3–4 yard containers for dumping as needed

• Maneuver vehicles in tight spaces using mirrors to back into minimum-clearance areas

• Use route maps, GPS, and key maps to locate service addresses

Safety & Compliance

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete vehicle condition reports

• Maintain logbooks, route sheets, productivity reports, and required documentation in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements

• Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules, including lock-out/tag-out procedures

• Monitor dumping operations to detect loose debris and visually inspect customer sites before and after service

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, mechanical issues, or safety concerns to supervision

Customer Service & Site Maintenance

• Interact courteously and professionally with customers and the public

• Clean loose debris from truck, containers, and surrounding areas to maintain safe, clean service sites

• Notify supervisors of customer concerns or issues requiring management attention

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

• Minimum 1 year of commercial truck driving experience or completion of a CDL training program

• Ability to meet safety-sensitive job requirements

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate collection vehicles and equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of collection vehicles and basic maintenance requirements

• Ability to maneuver large vehicles in confined spaces and high-traffic environments

• Ability to recognize unacceptable or hazardous waste materials

• Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams

• Ability to read, write, and understand route documents, maps, and instructions

• Flexibility to adapt to changing routes and schedules

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs repetitively using proper lifting techniques

• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and use hands and fingers

• Ability to enter and exit the truck multiple times per shift and climb onto the truck to verify secure loads

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly, 50 lbs frequently, and up to 100 lbs occasionally; push/move up to 300 lbs as needed

• Sitting required up to 75% of the workday due to driving

• Work performed outdoors up to 100% of the time

• Frequent exposure to loud noise, traffic, weather conditions, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and moving mechanical parts

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🌱 Join Team Green and grow your career with GFL — be Green For Life.

 

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.