Front End Driver

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division in the United States seeks a Driver - Front End to operate a front-end loader and related equipment on designated routes, collecting and transporting solid waste to post-collection facilities.

The role requires CDL, ability to maneuver in tight spaces, and adherence to safety protocols. You will perform DVIR inspections, log routes, and communicate with customers to ensure timely, safe service.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely drive a truck and operate equipment in tight/high-traffic areas.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Climb vehicle to verify loads prior to transport.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate front-end loader or ancillary equipment on designated routes to collect and transport solid waste.
• Manually open container enclosures or gates to access bins and dump as required.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR) and document vehicle condition at end of shift.
• Use maps and GPS to navigate service addresses and maintain logs as required by law.
• Provide professional interaction with customers and notify supervisors of issues requiring action.
• Maintain site cleanliness by clearing debris during dumping.
• Identify and report unacceptable waste and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Maneuvering

Physical strength

Mobility

Spatial perception

Coordination

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver's License) knowledge

Job description

• Equipment Operation: Drive and operate commercial front-end loader or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect and transport solid waste to post-collection facilities.


• Site Management: Manually open container enclosures or gates to access bins. Maneuver 3-to-4-yard containers on castors into position for dumping as required.


• Safety & Inspections: Perform rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Document and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of every shift.


• Route Efficiency: Utilize key maps and GPS to navigate service addresses efficiently. Maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.


• Customer Service: Provide professional and courteous interaction with customers and the general public; notify supervisors of any service issues requiring management action.


• Site Cleanliness: Ensure customer sites remain clean by clearing any loose trash or debris spilled during the dumping process.


• Hazard Detection: Monitor operations via mirrors or direct sight to detect loose debris or falling objects. Identify and report \"unacceptable waste\" (flammables, hazardous liquids, etc.).


• Compliance: Follow all safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Comply with all federal, state, and local rules on safety and vehicle operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Drive and operate commercial front-end loader or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect and transport solid waste to post-collection facilities.


• Site Management: Manually open container enclosures or gates to access bins. Maneuver 3-to-4-yard containers on castors into position for dumping as required.


• Safety & Inspections: Perform rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Document and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of every shift.


• Route Efficiency: Utilize key maps and GPS to navigate service addresses efficiently. Maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.


• Customer Service: Provide professional and courteous interaction with customers and the general public; notify supervisors of any service issues requiring management action.


• Site Cleanliness: Ensure customer sites remain clean by clearing any loose trash or debris spilled during the dumping process.


• Hazard Detection: Monitor operations via mirrors or direct sight to detect loose debris or falling objects. Identify and report \"unacceptable waste\" (flammables, hazardous liquids, etc.).


• Compliance: Follow all safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Comply with all federal, state, and local rules on safety and vehicle operation.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.


• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.


• Safety Criteria: Must meet all relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to DOT and Company standards.


• Maneuvering Skills: Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment in tight/high-traffic areas, including backing 120+ feet using mirrors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical Knowledge: Understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements for safe daily operation.


• Physical Strength: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Ability to push or maneuver containers weighing up to 300 lbs.


• Mobility: Frequent entering and exiting of the truck cab. Ability to climb to the top of the vehicle to verify and secure loads prior to transport.


• Spatial Perception: High-level depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision for maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces.


• Coordination: Ability to coordinate multiple limbs (arms/legs) simultaneously while sitting or standing to operate pedals and hydraulic controls.

Working Conditions

• Environment: 100% outdoor work environment. Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic and all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, and humidity).


• Physical Exposure: Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, and airborne particles.


• Autonomy: Work independently away from the branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Drive and operate commercial front-end loader or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect and transport solid waste to post-collection facilities.


• Site Management: Manually open container enclosures or gates to access bins. Maneuver 3-to-4-yard containers on castors into position for dumping as required.


• Safety & Inspections: Perform rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Document and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of every shift.


• Route Efficiency: Utilize key maps and GPS to navigate service addresses efficiently. Maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.


• Customer Service: Provide professional and courteous interaction with customers and the general public; notify supervisors of any service issues requiring management action.


• Site Cleanliness: Ensure customer sites remain clean by clearing any loose trash or debris spilled during the dumping process.


• Hazard Detection: Monitor operations via mirrors or direct sight to detect loose debris or falling objects. Identify and report \"unacceptable waste\" (flammables, hazardous liquids, etc.).


• Compliance: Follow all safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Comply with all federal, state, and local rules on safety and vehicle operation.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.


• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.


• Safety Criteria: Must meet all relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to DOT and Company standards.


• Maneuvering Skills: Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment in tight/high-traffic areas, including backing 120+ feet using mirrors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical Knowledge: Understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements for safe daily operation.


• Physical Strength: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Ability to push or maneuver containers weighing up to 300 lbs.


• Mobility: Frequent entering and exiting of the truck cab. Ability to climb to the top of the vehicle to verify and secure loads prior to transport.


• Spatial Perception: High-level depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision for maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces.


• Coordination: Ability to coordinate multiple limbs (arms/legs) simultaneously while sitting or standing to operate pedals and hydraulic controls.

Working Conditions

• Environment: 100% outdoor work environment. Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic and all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, and humidity).


• Physical Exposure: Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, and airborne particles.


• Autonomy: Work independently away from the branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.

Job ID:

R40480

Job Profile:

Driver - Front End

Job Country:

United States