
Join our GFL team in Kirkland Lake, ON! As a DZ Driver/Loader, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our communities clean, safe, and sustainable — all while working with a supportive team and state-of-the-art equipment. The Driver/Loader will collect recyclables on curbside routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.
Why Join GFL?
Competitive hourly wages and overtime opportunities
100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Consistent year-round work with local routes — home daily
Modern, well-maintained fleet and safety-first culture
Opportunities for growth and advancement within GFL
Key Responsibilities:
Operate a residential recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.
Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
Valid DZ driver’s license with a clean abstract
Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred
Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 25 lbs, repetitive motion)
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Excellent attendance and reliability
Ready to make a difference every day? Apply today and be part of the GFL Green for Life movement.
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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 contactmyworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.