DZ Residential Driver/Loader

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 contact myworkdayrecruitment@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.