FRONT LOAD DRIVER (*$3,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS)

Nexus Disposal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nexus Disposal in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Frontload Driver to service commercial routes, transporting waste and recyclables under customer contracts. You will operate a front-end truck, back up as needed, and service 75 to 125 sites daily, reading maps, maintaining logs, and complying with DOT rules.

Must have a Class A or B CDL with airbrake, 5 years CDL in last 7, 3 years waste hauling, at least 21, clean driving record; pre-employment screenings apply; willingness to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CDL driving in the past 7 years.
• Minimum 3 years in waste hauling.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Clean driving record in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end truck on commercial routes.
• Service 75–125 customers daily and transfer waste to designated locations.
• Back-up driving and reverse maneuvers as required.
• Complete maps, logs, and pre/post trip inspections.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch.
• Adhere to work hours, including weekends and holidays when needed.

Skills

CDL experience

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Dispatch communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Front Load Truck operation

Airbrake endorsement

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston, TX 77041
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Transportation
**** $3,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS****

Nexus Disposal is seeking a skilled and experienced Frontload Driver to join our team. As a Commercial Driver, you will operate a front-end truck to service commercial routes, collecting and transporting waste or recyclables in accordance with customer contracts. You will navigate through congested communities and tight areas, with backing skills being essential as a significant portion of the job involves reverse maneuvers. Our drivers are responsible for servicing approximately 75 to 125 commercial customers per day along assigned routes, and the waste collected must be properly transferred to designated stations, landfills, or drop-off locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently navigate through congested communities and tight areas in city and suburban locations.
• Utilize backing skills for a significant portion of the job, as servicing customers often requires reverse maneuvers.
• Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts, and occasionally climb onto truck containers to adjust loads or secure traps for transport.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations, as well as company policies.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatchers, including handling complaints about schedules and service quality.
• Document and report any complaints received, responding in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Adhere to assigned work hours, which may include weekends and holidays, while staying within legal limits.
• Read and understand maps, complete daily driver logs, and perform pre and post trip truck inspections.
• Work in various weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold, wet or dry conditions. Note that truck cabs may not have air conditioning but may have a small fan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous Waste Hauling experience.
• Preferred experience in Front Load Driving.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Other Requirements:
• Experience driving a Front Load Truck is a must.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement valid for the state of application.
• Clear driving record (drivers with a clean driving record in the last 3 years will be considered).

Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required

• Proficient in spoken and written English to effectively communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, and complete reports and records.
• Successful completion of pre-employment (post-offer) drug screening, background and motor vehicle records checks, and Department of Transportation physical.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 75 lbs. throughout the shift, without reasonable accommodations. Climbing in and out of the truck repeatedly is also required. Please note that the physical effort required may vary at different sites.