Job Description

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.

Overview

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as Team Green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Front End Driver to join our team in Wytheville, VA. If you are looking for stability, steady year-round work, and weekly overtime potential, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive Compensation: Starting rate at $21.50/hour with weekly overtime opportunities.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO annually.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate the holidays with paid time off.
• Health Coverage: 4 medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution and match program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential counseling services.
• Job Stability: Steady, year-round work with local routes so you can be home daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate commercial front-load trucks along designated commercial and multi-family residential routes to collect solid waste or recyclables.
• Transport collected waste safely to transfer stations, landfills, or designated drop-off locations.
• Open container enclosures/gates and roll 3–4 yard containers into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily and complete required vehicle condition reports.
• Maintain clean customer sites by cleaning up any loose trash spilled during the dumping process.
• Safely maneuver trucks in tight or low-clearance spaces using mirrors and backing procedures.
• Interact courteously with customers and the general public while representing the company positively.
• Adhere strictly to all local, state, federal, and company safety rules, standard operating procedures, and lock-out/tag-out rules.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
• Ability to demonstrate safe truck operation and equipment handling.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally push up to 300 lbs on castors.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Join Team Green Today!

Ready to take the wheel and build a lasting career? Apply today and grow for life with GFL Environmental!

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

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.