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Driver – Residential Rear Load

GFL Environmental · Cresson, Hood County

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Interview prep

Be ready to discuss clean driving history, experience with heavy trucks or collection equipment, handling tight residential streets, customer courtesy, and how you manage fatigue, weather, and safety-first decisions on the road.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want hands-on outdoor route work with a major waste-services employer rather than office or remote roles. Less ideal if you need flexible remote work or dislike early physical routes.

Day in the role

As a Residential Rear Load Driver for GFL Environmental, your day centers on safe operation of a rear-load collection truck on assigned neighborhood routes: pre-trip checks, collecting residential waste at curbside, packing loads efficiently, and dumping at the designated facility. You interact with residents as needed, follow route maps and service standards, and complete end-of-shift vehicle and paperwork duties for a waste-management operator.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize commercial driving safety, pre/post-trip inspection discipline, physical stamina for rear-load work, and reliable route execution. No certification package was supplied for this listing.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site residential driving (remote = 0), based around Cresson-area routes.

What does GFL do?

GFL Environmental provides waste and environmental services to municipal, residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Canada and much of the U.S.

Where is the job located?

Job text points to Cresson; location data places it in Cambria County, Pennsylvania—confirm the exact yard/route start with the employer.

Company facts (cached)

Website: gflenv.com

GFL Environmental Inc. is an American-Canadian waste management company founded in Vaughan, Ontario, with headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida. Founded in 2007, GFL operates in all provinces in Canada and much of the United States, and currently employs more than 20,000 people. The company provides environmental services to municipal, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

GFL Environmental is hiring a full-time Residential Rear Load Driver in Cresson, Hood County to join our waste collection team. In this role, you'll deliver reliable solid waste and recycling services to residential customers throughout the region. About the Role As a Residential Rear Load Driver, you'll operate specialized collection vehicles and equipment to service waste management routes. You'll become an essential part of our operations team, ensuring customers receive dependable, professional service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. What You'll Do Operate rear-load, side-load, and other residential collection trucks Collect solid waste and recyclable materials from residential properties via curbside and backdoor routes Transport collected materials safely to designated post-collection and processing facilities Operate hydraulic equipment and collection mechanisms with precision Maintain professional, courteous interactions with customers on every stop Follow all safety protocols and operational procedures Perform routine equipment checks and report any maintenance needs Contribute to a clean, efficient collection route What We're Looking For Valid US driver's license with a clean driving record Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and hydraulic systems Physical capability to perform the demands of residential collection work Strong commitment to safety and customer service Reliability and professional work ethic Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions About GFL Environmental GFL Environmental is a leading provider of waste management and recycling services across North America. We're committed to environmental responsibility and reliable service delivery to residential and commercial customers. How to Apply To apply for this Residential Rear Load Driver position in Cresson, Hood County, submit your application through this job listing. We look forward to hearing from you.

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