About the Role
Are you a skilled CDL driver who loves variety, solving puzzles, and keeping things moving? As a Swing Driver at GFL Environmental, no two days are the exact same! You’ll be our team's versatile go-to driver, stepping in to cover various collection routes—from Front End and Roll-Off to Residential trucks—and ensuring our communities stay clean, green, and running smoothly.
If you enjoy staying active, mastering different rigs, and being the teammate everyone can count on, this is the route for you!
Drive & Master the Fleet: Safely operate a variety of trucks (both automatic and standard transmissions) across different collection routes as needed.
Be the MVP: Step in and seamlessly fill gaps for different routes, ensuring our customers always receive top-notch, reliable service.
Safety First, Always: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections, complete daily truck reports, and keep all safety standards front and center.
Keep It Operational: Promptly communicate mechanical issues to the maintenance team and keep your vehicle clean and well-maintained.
Team Leadership: Manage and guide route Helpers (when applicable) and help onboard or mentor newer drivers.
Community Connection: Serve as a positive face of GFL, interacting professionally with customers and the public while out on the road.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Valid CDL required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
Driving Savvy: Demonstrated ability to safely operate equipment and maneuver trucks into tight clearance spaces (including backing up 120+ feet using mirrors).
Physical Stamina: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, sitting ~75% of the day, and handling repetitive lifting/moving (frequently up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs).
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing daily routes with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
We believe in taking care of the people who keep our communities moving forward. Here is what you’ll enjoy as part of the GFL family:
🌴 Time to Recharge: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
🏥 Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
💳 Healthcare Flexibility: 4 medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution & match program.
📈 Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive employer match.
🧠 Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling and personal support services.
🚀 Career Growth: Ongoing training, clear career progression pathways, and a supportive team culture.
If you’re ready to bring your driving expertise to a team that values safety, versatility, and hard work, hit Apply today and roll into your next career move 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.
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.
