About this role
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.
The "Green" Advantage (Benefits):
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.
Schedule & Shift Details:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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.
Physical & Mental Demands:
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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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]
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Other facts
About GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
What you'll do
- The driver will operate commercial frontload equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste during nighttime hours. Responsibilities also include conducting pre- and post-trip inspections and ensuring site security.
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