CDL Front-End Driver

GFL Environmental•Ball Ground, GA

12d

About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks on multi-family residential and commercial routes, removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. Drivers service multiple customers each day according to assigned routes and transport collected materials to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The role involves operating commercial frontload or ancillary equipment, performing inspections and required documentation, interacting with customers and the public, maintaining safe and clean service sites, and following company and legal requirements for safe vehicle operation.

Requirements

Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Have at least one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
Meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
Know the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, including backing approximately 120 feet or more using mirrors.
Recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Adapt to change and seek continuous improvement.
Exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
Coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Meet the physical and visual demands of the position, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, smelling, and visual tasks involving close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Be able to enter and exit the truck repeatedly to open corral doors and climb to the top of the truck to verify that the load is secured before transport.
Be able to work in usually loud conditions and in outdoor environments, including traffic and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities.
Open container enclosures or gates to access cans; when needed, roll 3–4-yard cans on castors 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, answer questions or requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash from the truck and from the ground around the truck and container when spills occur during dumping, maintaining customer-site cleanliness and roadway safety.
Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and post-trip vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.
Maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, using mirrors when backing 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 dumping operations for loose debris by using mirrors or direct sight and listening for debris falling onto the truck; visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and applicable federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.