The Commercial Rear/Side Load Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to commercial customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables from commercial buildings, and transporting to post-collection facilities. Key Responsibilities: Operate commercial waste/recycling vehicles (side-load and/or rear-load trucks) and related equipment to collect solid waste and recyclables on assigned routes. Load materials into the truck and operate compaction equipment safely and efficiently. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete required reports and documentation. Report vehicle mechanical issues immediately to supervisors and mechanics. Maintain route quality standards and comply with all safety regulations and company policies. Keep the vehicle clean, both inside and out. Identify, tag, and remove prohibited waste items from collection. Manage helpers when assigned. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniform at all times. Maintain professionalism in appearance and interactions with customers and the public. Work closely with supervisors to optimize route efficiency. Attend safety and branch meetings, and be available for overtime as needed. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred. Valid Class 3 Commercial Driver's License. Minimum one year of commercial driving experience. Ability to meet safety-sensitive function criteria. Proven ability to safely operate trucks and equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Knowledge of truck components and basic maintenance for safe operation. Skilled in maneuvering trucks, including backing up up to 120 feet using mirrors. Ability to identify unacceptable waste, including hazardous materials. Strong communication skills with internal teams and customers. Ability to read, write, and understand documents and maps. Flexible and open to change, with a focus on continuous improvement. Physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds repetitively. Coordination of multiple limbs while operating equipment. Strict adherence to safety policies and procedures. Physical/Mental Demands: Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell. Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Ability to lift/move objects from 10 to 100 pounds as required. Up to 75% sitting while driving. Ability to work in loud environments. Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to loud noise, humidity, weather extremes, mechanical parts, vibrations, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. Outdoor work environment nearly 100% of the time. Continuous travel on routes away from the branch. Constant interaction with motor vehicle traffic. Typically loud working conditions. Why Join Us? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided. Comprehensive benefits package. Competitive pay at $24 per hour. 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 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. 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.
