Traveling CDL Waste Lead Driver

About the Role
Are you an experienced commercial driver who loves the freedom of the open road and thrives on variety? GFL Environmental is seeking a Traveling Lead Driver to join our team in the Virginia region. In this dynamic role, you will travel site-to-site across Virginia (80% of the time) and occasionally outside the region to support regional operations, step into leadership functions, and operate across all lines of business.

As a Traveling Lead Driver, you are a master of the road and a key resource for our operational success—whether leading morning crew-outs, mentoring new drivers, assisting in dispatch, or stepping up behind the wheel of any truck in our fleet.

 

About the Role

Are you an experienced commercial driver who loves the freedom of the open road and thrives on variety? GFL Environmental is seeking a Traveling Lead Driver to join our team in the Virginia region. In this dynamic role, you will travel site-to-site across Virginia (80% of the time) and occasionally outside the region to support regional operations, step into leadership functions, and operate across all lines of business.

As a Traveling Lead Driver, you are a master of the road and a key resource for our operational success—whether leading morning crew-outs, mentoring new drivers, assisting in dispatch, or stepping up behind the wheel of any truck in our fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Versatile Fleet Operations: Safely operate commercial trucks across all lines of business, including:

  • Commercial Front Load

  • Roll-off

  • Residential Rear Load

  • Residential Automated Side Load

• Travel & Site Support: Travel to GFL locations within the Virginia region (80% of the time) and occasionally outside the region as operational needs require.

• Operational Leadership & Support: Assist with daily driver crew-outs, debrief processes, route analysis, scalehouse, and dispatch operations.

• Safety & Compliance: Monitor daily pre/post-trip inspections, conduct weekly vehicle inspections (Safety Lane), ensure adherence to company safety and regulatory standards, and coordinate with shop managers on truck maintenance and repairs.

• Training & Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to existing drivers, conduct new hire training observations, sign-offs, and coaching events.

• Customer & Community Service: Courteously interact with customers and the public along routes, maintaining clean customer sites and representing GFL positively.

Travel & Compensation Details

• Hourly Rate: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour

• Travel Frequency: 80% travel within the Virginia region; occasional travel outside the Virginia region.

• Travel Coverages:

  • Fully covered lodging and daily per-diem provided when traveling outside your home area.

  • Incidental expenses related to travel covered when traveling.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.

• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience.

• Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience in the solid waste/hauling industry.

• Experience operating standard transmissions on commercial trucks (depending on location).

• Ability to drive and operate equipment across all lines of business (Front Load, Roll-off, Rear Load, Automated Side Load).

• Flexibility to travel frequently across the region and adapt to changing operational needs.

• Must meet criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.

Knowledge, Skills, & Physical Demands

• Strong knowledge of commercial truck components, preventive maintenance, and state/federal safety regulations.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with dispatch, management, site staff, and customers.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively and maneuver vehicles in tight or high-traffic areas.

• Comfort working outdoors up to 100% of the time in varying weather conditions.

 

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.