Roll Off Driver

Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Operate roll-off trucks and related equipment to collect and transport waste, yard waste, and recyclables safely and courteously along assigned routes. Complete vehicle inspections, route and service records, and other required documentation while following safety and vehicle-operation rules.

Job details

GFL Environmental is looking for a Roll Off Driver with a Class 1 license to join our team in Sydney, NS! Roll-Off Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! What’s In It For You: Benefits : Competitive benefits plan, including: Retirement Saving Options, for future financial security Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage. Life Insurance. Competitive wage. Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired. Must have a valid Class 1a License. Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment Key Responsibilities: Operate one or more vehicle types with both automatic and standard transmission and collect solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables on a collection route. Route may vary daily based on service needs. Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily. Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures. 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. Maintain accurate records of services performed. May be needed to complete route observations on all routes on a pre-determined basis, document findings and provide report to immediate supervisor. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques GFL Environmental is looking for a Roll Off Driver with a Class 1 license to join our team in Sydney, NS! Roll-Off Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers across multiple lines of businesses. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! What’s In It For You: Benefits : Competitive benefits plan, including: Retirement Saving Options, for future financial security Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage. Life Insurance. Competitive wage. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques Job ID: R40107 Job Profile: Driver - Roll Off Job Country: Canada

What you’ll do

Requirements

A valid Class 1A license and at least one year of commercial driving experience or a CDL school certificate are required; a high school diploma or GED is desired. Candidates must meet safety-sensitive criteria, demonstrate safe truck and equipment operation, maneuver vehicles in tight spaces, and repeatedly lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.