Driver - Front Load

GFL Environmental Inc.•Hillsboro, TX

About The Position

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks serving multi-family residential and commercial routes. They remove and transport waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts, service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes, and transfer collected waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. The position involves driving and operating equipment safely, completing vehicle inspections and route documentation, interacting courteously with customers and the public, and maintaining clean and safe customer sites and roadways. Drivers work outdoors and away from the branch location throughout the day, often in traffic and in varying weather conditions.

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 company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate its equipment.
Know the truck and its components, including basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces; use mirrors to back approximately 120 feet or more.
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 demonstrate a commitment to 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 stated physical and sensory demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds, and occasionally pushing or moving up to 300 pounds.
Be able to enter and exit the truck multiple times during a shift 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 the described outdoor, traffic, weather, and equipment environments.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial front-load 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 and, as needed, roll 3–4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
Interact courteously with customers and the general public along the route, answer questions or requests, and notify a supervisor of issues requiring management action.
Clean loose trash from the truck and the ground around the truck and container when spills occur during dumping, maintaining clean customer sites and safety along roads and highways.
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 minimum-clearance spaces and use 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 operations for loose debris, using mirrors, direct sight, or listening for debris falling onto the truck during dumping; visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
Follow safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions, and comply with applicable federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.