CDL Driver - Front Load

GFL Environmental•Muskego, WI

About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to multi-family residential and commercial routes by removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. Drivers service multiple customers per day on assigned routes and transfer collected material to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The position pays $34.78 per hour and is represented by Teamsters Local #200. The role requires safe operation of commercial frontload or ancillary equipment, route and vehicle documentation, customer interaction, and compliance with applicable safety and vehicle-operation rules. Work is primarily outdoors and involves driving throughout the day, operating in traffic and tight spaces, and exposure to varying weather, noise, mechanical equipment, and other environmental conditions. The position has significant physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and entering and exiting the truck.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Must have at least one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
Must meet relevant company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Must demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
Knowledge of the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Ability to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck in minimum-clearance spaces, including backing approximately 120 feet or more using mirrors.
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Flexibility to accept and adapt to change and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to repeatedly lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
Visual ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment for maneuvering in tight and high-traffic areas.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally push or move up to 300 pounds.
Ability to enter and exit the truck to open corral doors multiple times during a shift.
Ability to climb to the top of the truck to verify the load is secured before transporting it to the landfill.
Ability to sit for 75% of the time due to the primary driving function.
Ability to work in usually loud conditions.
Ability to work outdoors, including in traffic and in varying weather conditions, and to work occasionally in high precarious places.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; successful candidates must provide documentation confirming eligibility to work before their start date.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste mechanically and transport it to post-collection facilities.
Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and, as needed, roll 3–4-yard wheeled cans into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
Interact courteously with customers and the public along the route, answer questions or respond to requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash from the truck or the ground around the truck and container after spills during dumping to maintain customer-site cleanliness and road safety.
Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.
Maneuver the truck into and out of spaces with minimum clearance, using mirrors to back up.
Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
Follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, to ensure proper truck operation.
Monitor for loose debris during dumping by using mirrors or direct sight and listening for debris falling onto the truck; visually scan the customer site before and after dumping.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions, and comply with federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.