Trash Truck Driver - Front Load

Frontier Waste Solutions; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading waste solutions company in Texas as a Trash Truck Driver. In this role, you will operate a commercial truck to collect solid waste and recyclables, ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a valid CDL, driving experience, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Safety boots and uniforms provided

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of driving experience preferred.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operates a Front End Load truck on assigned routes.
• Loads and delivers solid waste/recyclables.
• Maintains vehicle inspection records and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Driving Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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What We Do!

We are a Texas Based - Texas Proud waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service, starting with our hardworking Operations team to our Corporate Leadership. Since 2017, Frontier Waste Solutions has continued to grow and expand its footprint in Texas. We are looking for those looking to be part of this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas.

What We Do!

We are a Texas Based - Texas Proud waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service, starting with our hardworking Operations team to our Corporate Leadership. Since 2017, Frontier Waste Solutions has continued to grow and expand its footprint in Texas. We are looking for those looking to be part of this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas.

As they say, "There is no business, like trash business."

What We Are Looking For!

TRASH TRUCK DRIVER - FRONT LOAD

Position Summary

Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates 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/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility
• Load solid waste and or recyclables using automated FEL to service 2 yard to 8 yard commercial containers
• Properly operates 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, makes sure adequate overhead clearance ensures no contact with structures, power lines, date lines or trees that may cause damage or injury
• Practice proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras making sure back up alarms are working properly
• Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service
• Loads, secures and unloads truck and follows all safety procedures at landfills and transfer stations
• Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups
• Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations
• Delivers solid waste/recyclable to designated disposal/recycling facility
• Loads solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
• Operates equipment to compact waste into the vehicle
• Operates truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate Driver induced mechanical failures
• Completes pre-trip - post trip inspections and reports daily
• Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately
• Maintains route quality safety and service standards
• Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove
• Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections
• Complies with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
• Reports all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal professionally with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Excellent driving skills
• Computer Skills: Basic 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

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact
• Must be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat in order to perform a full inspection of the underside of the truck and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage
• Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather
• Must be able to see and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a safe manner
• Must be able to work 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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