Join our GFL team in Kirkland Lake, ON! As a DZ Driver/Loader, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our communities clean, safe, and sustainable — all while working with a supportive team and state-of-the-art equipment. The Driver/Loader will collect recyclables on curbside routes and transporting to post-collection facilities. Why Join GFL? Competitive hourly wages and overtime opportunities 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) Consistent year-round work with local routes — home daily Modern, well-maintained fleet and safety-first culture Opportunities for growth and advancement within GFL Key Responsibilities: Operate a residential recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route. Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle. Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle. Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures. Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily. Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately. Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management. Requirements: Valid DZ driver’s license with a clean abstract Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 25 lbs, repetitive motion) Strong commitment to safety and teamwork Excellent attendance and reliability Ready to make a difference every day? Apply today and be part of the GFL Green for Life movement. #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 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.
