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GFL Environmental
Front End Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$41,107 / year median in Virginia
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Front End Driver GFL Environmental - 2.5 Mechanicsville, VA Job Details $26 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Safe work practices CDL Full Job Description Looking for steady, dependable local driving work that brings you home every day? At GFL Environmental, our employees are affectionately known as "Team Green"—a united team driven by a shared purpose to provide sustainable solutions and make our local communities cleaner, safer, and greener. When you join GFL, you aren't just getting a driving job—you're securing a stable career with strong pay, outstanding benefits, and long-term opportunities to grow for life. Why Drive for Team Green?
Competitive Pay:
Starting at $26.00 - $30.00+ / hour, based on your experience.Home Daily:
Dedicated local routes so you can be home with your family every night. 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous time off to rest and recharge.Paid Holidays:
Extra time off to celebrate throughout the year.Comprehensive Healthcare:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 4 medical plan options and an HSA with employer contributions & matching.Retirement Planning:
401(k) plan with employer match to secure your financial future. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free counseling services and support for you and your family. Key Responsibilities Operate commercial frontload trucks along assigned local routes to collect solid waste and recyclables from commercial and multi-family residential customers. Safely transfer collected waste to designated transfer stations, landfills, or drop-off locations. Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting vehicle conditions as required by company and DOT standards. Open container enclosures or gates, maneuvering 3-4 yard cans on castors into position for dumping as needed. Interact courteously with customers and the public along your route, serving as a trusted face of GFL. Clean loose trash off the truck and surrounding area to maintain clean, safe customer sites. Follow all safe operating practices, DOT regulations, and company safety rules.Qualifications & Requirements License:
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of commercial truck driving experience OR a valid CDL school certificate.Physical Fitness:
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs repetitively, and maneuver equipment in tight spaces.Safety First:
Ability to pass safety background criteria, drug screening, and demonstrate safe truck operation. 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 contactJob Details Job ID:
R39133Job Profile:
Driver -Front End Job Country:
United States Apply for this positionBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs