CDL Driver - Swing

The Swing Driver will safely operate one or more vehicle types including Front End, Roll Off, Residential and other trucks utilizing various collection methods to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to landfill, MRF or transfer station. Fill in for various routes as needed to ensure consistent service.

 

Pay: $22-$25/hour

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Health Savings Account with employer match option

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%

• Supplemental health plans through Aflac

• Employer paid basic life insurance

• Employee paid short-term disability option

• Employer-paid long-term disability

• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

• 7 paid holidays annually

The Swing Driver will safely operate one or more vehicle types including Front End, Roll Off, Residential and other trucks utilizing various collection methods to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to landfill, MRF or transfer station. Fill in for various routes as needed to ensure consistent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Route Operations & Collection: Safely operate roll-off truck and equipment to collect and transport waste from customer sites to disposal facilities while maintaining route efficiency standards.
• Inspections & Safety: Perform daily pre-/post-trip vehicle inspections, report maintenance issues immediately, and follow all safety protocols, rules, and required PPE guidelines.
• Documentation & Cleanliness: Complete daily route sheets and truck reports accurately, maintain vehicle interior/exterior cleanliness, and report pickup hazards or incidents promptly.
• Professionalism: Represent the company professionally with customers and the public, attend safety meetings, and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License & Experience: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with at least 1 year of commercial driving experience (or CDL school certificate).
• Education & Safety: High school diploma/GED preferred; must meet company safety-sensitive criteria and demonstrate safe driving capability.
• Skills: Ability to operate equipment, perform basic math, read/write inspection logs and correspondence, and work under limited supervision.
• Physical Demands: Comfortably sit up to 75% of the time, work outdoors 100% of the time in varying weather, and lift/move up to 25 lbs. frequently (up to 100 lbs. occasionally).

 

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 [email protected]

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.