Residential Driver

Job summary

The Residential Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of solid waste and recyclables along assigned routes. They must perform vehicle inspections, maintain equipment cleanliness, and adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.

Job details

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 transport them to post-collection facilities. Why GFL: Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location. Comprehensive Health Benefits: 100% company-paid benefits with no out-of-pocket premiums for you and your family. Retirement Savings: RRSP matching program to secure your financial future. Gear & Support: Uniforms provided, plus dedicated boot and prescription safety glasses allowances. Employee Support: Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Career Growth: Fair vacation practices, career development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. Requirements: Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Licensing: Valid Class 3 driver’s license. Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or completion of a recognized CDL training program. Physical Ability: Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs and maneuvering in tight spaces. Skills & Knowledge: Strong communication, teamwork, working knowledge of vehicle safety/maintenance, and ability to perform manual labor in varying environments. Responsibilities: Safe Fleet Operation: Safely operate side loaders or recycling trucks and related equipment along assigned routes. Safety Inspections: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required reports. Waste Management: Collect solid waste and recyclables, identifying and handling prohibited or hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures. Reporting & Maintenance: Maintain vehicle cleanliness and promptly report any mechanical issues or route hazards. Regulatory Compliance: Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies, maintaining accurate service records. Route Efficiency: Support route optimization, communicate effectively with supervisors, and assist with overtime as needed. Working Conditions & Demands: Physical & Mental Demands: Requires regular walking, climbing, kneeling, and lifting, as well as maintaining focus while driving in high-traffic, noisy, or fast-paced settings. Environment: Outdoor work across all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) with exposure to noise, odors, and moving vehicles. Proper protective equipment (PPE) is provided for occasional exposure to hazardous conditions. #GFLTalent 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com 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.

What you’ll do

The Residential Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of solid waste and recyclables along assigned routes. They must perform vehicle inspections, maintain equipment cleanliness, and adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 driver's license and at least one year of commercial driving experience. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings
• RRSP matching program
• Uniforms provided
• Boot allowance
• Prescription safety glasses allowance
• Employee & family assistance program
• Career development opportunities
• Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial driving
• Vehicle safety
• Vehicle maintenance
• Waste removal
• Route optimization
• Manual labor
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety inspections
• Hazardous waste handling
• Reporting
• Physical stamina
• Regulatory Compliance
• Valid Driver's License
• Medical Prescription
• Cleanliness
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Waste Management
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Waste Removal
• Commercial Driving

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety
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• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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