Driver - Roll Off with Trailer

The Roll-Off Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses. The CDL Driver will collect waste from customer sites and transport 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 valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) CLASS 1.
• Driving Experience: Minimum one (1) years 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
• Equipment Operation: Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Responsibilities:

• Safe Fleet Operation: 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.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Service Quality: Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• System Operations: Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Regulatory 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 Communication: Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up container to Supervisor/Lead prior to performing task
• Vehicle Upkeep: Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Incident Reporting: Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately
• Professionalism: 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 Standards: Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Meetings: Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Schedule Flexibility: May be required to work overtime
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Equipment Proficiency: Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Communication: Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.
• Documentation: Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
• Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.
• Problem Solving: Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.
• Autonomy: Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Physical Mobility: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
• Lifting Capacity: Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting Requirement: Sitting is required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Noise Tolerance: Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Exposure: Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Outdoor Work: Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Route Work: Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Heights: Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Traffic Conditions: Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Noise Level: Work environment is usually loud.

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.