Front End Driver

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location.

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 contact 


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.