Driver in Trail

Job Summary

At GFL, our Roll-Off Drivers do more than collect waste—they represent our commitment to safety, efficiency, and premier customer service.

In this key role, you will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of business, collecting waste from customer sites and transporting it to post-collection facilities for proper disposal.

• Why GFL
• Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
• Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL's growing national network.
• Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Licensing: Possess a valid Class 1 Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Driving Experience: Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Safety Commitment: Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Vehicle Operation: Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• Safety Inspections: Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
• Equipment

Care: Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately; operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.

• Quality Standards: Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management and work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Safety & Hazard Compliance: Follow all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation including any required customer-specific rules or regulations.
• Hazard

Reporting: Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up container to Supervisor/Lead prior to performing task; report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.

• Vehicle Cleanliness: Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Customer & Professional

Demeanor: Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times (i. e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).

• PPE Compliance: Ensure that all required personal protective equipment is worn at all times (i. e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Meetings & Hours: Attend safety and branch meetings; may be required to work overtime.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Equal Opportunity

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.

Work Authorization

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.

Hiring Process

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.

About GFL

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset-our 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 isn't just for our business-it's for our people.

Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we're proud to support them in that journey.

We consider our employees' personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire-whether it's 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 Green"-united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

We're proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job.

It's an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way.

Regardless of the work we're doing today, we've got our sights set on the big picture—not 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.

#GFL We thank you for your interest.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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