GFL Environmental

Waste Management

CDLDriver-Residential

$45–65k ~AI est. Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“CDL Driver - Residential at GFL Environmental. Skills: Commercial driving, Waste collection. Drive truck along designated routes. Collect waste and take to post-collection facilities”

Industry & Context.

Waste Management
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds, Work in loud conditions, Work in outdoor environment 100%, Work in motor vehicle traffic

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), At least 21 years of age, Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate, Meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions, Safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Nice to Have

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

What You'll Do.

Drive truck along designated routes

Collect waste and take to post-collection facilities

Assist helper(s) in loading solid waste

Ensure employees and helpers adhere to policies

Operate mechanical packer to load trash

Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle condition reports

Interact with customers and public

Notify supervisor of issues

Clean loose trash off truck and ground

Submit daily route/productivity sheet

Submit vehicle condition report

Maneuver truck into minimum clearance spaces

Back up using mirrors

Use key map and GPS to locate addresses

Follow safe operating practices

Follow lock out/tag out procedures

Monitor operations for loose debris

Perform other job-related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Assist helper(s); Ensure helpers adhere to policies

Communication Scope

Communicate effectively

Full Job Description

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities. **At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!** Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! * 15 days of paid time off. * 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage. * 401(k) with an employer match. * Paid holidays. * Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services. **Overview:** GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. 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. **Key Responsibilities:** * Drives a rear-load, split body, curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities. * As route conditions require, driver will assist helper(s) in loading solid waste into truck hopper. * Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy. * Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route. * Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body. * Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift. * Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring man

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