Frontload Driver

Texas Disposal Systems; Creedmoor (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems is seeking a Frontload Driver to service customers along an established Creedmoor route. You will operate a front-load truck, ensure safe operation, and transport loads to designated facilities while complying with trucking and waste regulations.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, using onboard technology to track progress, and reporting any issues. You’ll work scheduled shifts, including holidays and overtime when needed, and maintain DOT compliance and a

Qualifications

• One year of related medium or heavy truck driving experience or training.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate electronic route devices and onboard technology.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English for logs, reports, and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time in company uniform with required PPE.
• Perform pre-trip inspection to ensure safe operation.
• Receive the route and use available tech to track progress and issues.
• Operate truck to minimize wear and damage and complete end-of-shift duties.
• Report mechanical needs and finish debrief with route information.
• Maintain DOT compliance and report any violations or incidents promptly.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and keep the Medical Card and CDL current.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Independent work

Electronic devices literacy

English proficiency

Education

Texas CDL (Class A or B)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Frontload Driver operates a front load truck, servicing customers along an established route in the manner and sequence determined by TDS. Driver will transport loads to a designated receiving site (transfer station, MRF, landfill or composting). The Driver is responsible for operating the front load truck safely at all times, staying current and in compliance with all governmental regulations pertaining to trucking and waste operations. Drivers are expected to be respectful to coworkers and management and will provide courteous, professional service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Report to work at designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment.

2. Before operating the equipment, the driver will perform a pre-trip inspection to ensure it is fully fueled and is safe and legal to operate.

3. Driver will receive the day's route either on paper or electronically and will properly use the available technology to show progress and problems on the route.

4. Operate truck and equipment in the manner for which it was intended to minimize wear & tear and avoid damage. End of shift duties include dumping last load, clean behind blade, clean out cab, fueling and post-trip truck inspection.

5. Turn in VCR and communicate mechanical needs or issues to shop personnel.

6. Drivers will complete route information processing and explain misses, skips and issues during debriefing.

7. Work and drive productively and safely and behave in a respectful, courteous and professional manner at all times.

8. Available for scheduled shifts, including holidays, weekends and overtime if needed.

9. Responsible for and required to track personal DOT compliance, i.e. daily hours of service, and to report immediately to the dispatch if in danger of being out of compliance.

10. Report any moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.

11. Responsible for and required to report any personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.

12. Attend the monthly mandatory safety meeting. Responsible for maintaining a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver's License.

13. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of related medium or heavy truck driving experience and/or specialized training
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date
• Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology
• Ability to read, write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and make written entries on reports, required logs and records and other business-related documents

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas A CDL

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License;
• Safe driving record for the past five years;
• Valid Medical Card or the ability to obtain one.

Location(s)

3606 FM 1327, Creedmoor , Texas 78610 , United States

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