Trash Truck Driver - Front Load

Frontier Waste Solutions; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety boots

Uniforms

All PPE provided

Job summary

A regional waste management company in Elgin, Texas is seeking a Trash Truck Driver to operate front load recycling collection trucks. The role involves safely transporting waste, performing vehicle inspections, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License, have at least 3 years of driving experience, and meet all safety and DOT requirements. Company supplies safety boots, uniforms, and PPE.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred.
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Meet all Federal & State DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front end load commercial solid waste or recycling collection truck.
• Deliver solid waste and recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
• Maintain route sheets and vehicle inspection records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Join the Trash Truck Driver - Front Load role at Frontier Waste Solutions.

Frontier Waste Solutions is a Texas-based waste solutions provider servicing residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front end load commercial solid waste or recycling collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to commercial container customers, while providing excellent customer service.
• Deliver solid waste and recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
• Load solid waste and recyclables using automated FEL to service 2 yard to 8 yard commercial containers.
• Operate joystick to control front loading arms and forks to connect to container, watching for unintended contact with obstructions around the FEL container.
• Safely raise the container to unload into the truck hopper, ensuring no contact with structures, power lines, trees or other hazards.
• Practice proper backing procedures using cameras, ensuring backup alarms are working properly.
• Maintain route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follow all federal and state DOT regulations.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems immediately and report all safety and service incidents to the supervisor.
• Pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, and complete daily reports.
• Maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory safety meetings, operational standards and policies, and maintain a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to professionally interact with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills: use of tablets and applications.
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Successfully complete and pass a written and road test.
• Meet all Federal & State DOT requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Pass a DOT physical.
• Be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact.
• Be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods.
• Be able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat to inspect the underside of the truck and tires.
• Work outside for short periods in all types of weather.
• See and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.
• Operate in a moderately noisy environment.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

License and Certifications

• Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

Company supplies: Safety boots, uniforms and all PPE.