Waste Management Truck Driver

Coulter Services; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Smyrna, GA seeks a Front-End Driver to safely operate front-load trucks, collect and transport commercial waste and recyclables on assigned routes.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, comply with DOT regulations, provide courteous customer service, and collaborate with dispatch to communicate route updates.

This role emphasizes safety, timely pickups, and maintaining vehicles in clean, compliant condition while upholding environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and accurate inspection practices.
• Customer-focused communication and professionalism.
• Team-oriented mindset and clear reporting of equipment and operational concerns.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, essential services environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Ensure timely, efficient waste and recycling pickups and provide courteous customer service.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations; communicate route and service updates.
• Report equipment issues and maintain vehicles in clean, compliant condition.
• Adhere to environmental and community-focused service standards.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

Vehicle inspections

Customer service

Team communication

Job description

Front-End Driver responsible for safely operating front-load trucks to collect and transport commercial waste and recyclables on assigned routes.

• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Ensure timely, efficient waste and recycling pickups and provide courteous customer service.
• Collaborate with dispatch and operations; communicate route and service updates.
• Report equipment issues and maintain vehicles in clean, compliant condition.
• Adhere to environmental and community-focused service standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and accurate inspection practices.
• Customer-focused communication and professionalism.
• Team-oriented mindset and clear reporting of equipment and operational concerns.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, essential services environment.