The Tractor Traier Driver will operate tractor-trailer truck on assigned route to service customers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to landfill, MRF or transfer station.
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!
Working for GFL is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a real difference each day. Best of all? You are home nightly to spend time with your family.
We take care of our drivers. When you join the team in Orlando, you’ll enjoy:
Great Work-Life Balance: Local routes so you are home every single night.
Generous Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Options: 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with an employer contribution & match program.
Full Insurance: Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Security: 401(k) plan with an employer match.
Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling services.
As a Local Tractor Trailer Driver, you will operate a tractor-trailer truck on assigned local routes to service our customers in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. You will deliver collected solid waste or recyclables to designated landfills, MRFs, or transfer stations, ensuring our communities stay clean and sustainable.
Load & Secure: Ensure each load is secure (tarps closed properly, no loose trash visible) and completely empty the trailer when dumping a load.
Communicate: Provide customer service/dispatch with trailer numbers and net weights after dumping. Report vehicle mechanical issues to the maintenance team immediately.
Safety First: Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections, truck reports, and route sheets. Adhere to all federal, state, and company safety standards and vehicle operations regulations.
Professionalism: Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with the public and customers.
License: Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience.
Education: High school diploma or GED desired.
Skills: * Knowledge of tractor-trailer components, air brakes, and basic maintenance requirements.
Ability to safely maneuver and back a truck into tight clearance spaces (using mirrors for distances of 120+ feet).
Ability to handle vehicles carrying up to 80,000 lbs (40 tons).
Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively; agility to sit (approx. 75% of the time driving), stand, climb, and balance in outdoor 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 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.
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.
