Front-Load Waste Collection Driver

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division in the United States is hiring a Driver - Front End to operate frontload/truck routes, collect solid waste, and transport it to post-collection facilities.

You will perform safety checks, maintain logs, interact with customers, navigate with GPS, and follow all safety standards. The role requires a CDL, one year driving experience or CDL school certificate, and the ability to lift and maneuver equipment.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of one year commercial truck driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must meet safety sensitive functions criteria per Company standards.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans. Roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy.
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up.
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck.
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

CDL

Truck driving experience

Safety awareness

Education

CDL school certificate

Job description

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division in the United States is hiring a Driver - Front End to operate frontload/truck routes, collect solid waste, and transport it to post-collection facilities.

You will perform safety checks, maintain logs, interact with customers, navigate with GPS, and follow all safety standards. The role requires a CDL, one year driving experience or CDL school certificate, and the ability to lift and maneuver equipment.