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Front-End Driver

GFL Environmental, Inc

Augusta, Georgia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, CDL Driver's License, Candidate Screening, Continuous Improvement, Depth Perception, Documentation, Environmental Monitoring, Establish Priorities, GPS (Global Positioning System), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Physical Demands, Recycling, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Stewardship, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Augusta, Georgia
POSTED
30+ days ago
As a Front-End Driver, you are the face of our service and a critical link in our environmental mission. You will operate heavy-duty front-load commercial vehicles to provide essential waste and recycling services to multi-family residential and commercial clients. This isn't just a driving job-it's a role for a precision operator who can manage complex routes, navigate tight urban spaces, and prioritize safety above all else.

Key Responsibilities
  • Precision Operation: Maneuver commercial frontload vehicles into high-traffic and minimum-clearance areas, utilizing advanced mirror techniques and spatial awareness to back up and position equipment safely.
  • Route Management: Execute assigned commercial/multi-family routes efficiently using GPS and key maps, ensuring 100% fulfillment of customer contracts.
  • Physical Execution: Access container enclosures and manually maneuver 3-4 yard containers on castors into position for mechanical dumping.
  • Safety & Compliance: Conduct rigorous pre- and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Adhere to all DOT regulations, company safety standards, and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
  • Environmental Stewardship: Monitor the dumping process to prevent debris spillage; ensure customer sites are left clean and safe by clearing any loose trash.
  • Professional Communication: Act as a brand ambassador, courteously interacting with the public and customers while proactively reporting route issues to dispatch or management.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Licensure: Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.
  • Safety Record: Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including DOT drug tests and a background check, meeting criteria for "safety-sensitive" functions.
  • Technical Skill: Demonstrated ability to operate heavy hydraulic equipment and navigate commercial-grade vehicles.
Skills for Success
  • Hazard Awareness: High-level ability to identify unacceptable materials (hazardous, flammable, or toxic waste) at the point of collection.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to repetitively lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and occasionally move wheeled containers weighing up to 300 lbs.
  • Navigation: Proficiency in reading maps and using digital routing software.
  • Adaptability: A commitment to continuous improvement and the flexibility to adjust to route changes or weather-related challenges.
Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding outdoor role requiring focus in high-activity environments.
  • Physical: Sitting (75% of shift), standing, walking, and frequent climbing in/out of the truck cab and onto the vehicle to secure loads.
  • Vision/Senses: Requires excellent depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to detect equipment issues through sound or smell.
  • Conditions: 100% outdoor exposure. You will work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat) and in high-traffic areas with significant noise and vibration levels.

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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 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.

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