Front End Driver

GFL Environmental Inc. • Myrtle Beach, SC

10d

About The Position

The Front End Driver is responsible for mechanically collecting solid waste from commercial and industrial accounts. The role involves operating high-capacity front-end loading equipment, maneuvering through tight enclosures and high-traffic areas, handling heavy containers, interacting with the public, and complying with DOT and company safety standards. The position works independently away from the branch throughout the day in an entirely outdoor environment, with exposure to traffic, varied weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, noise, and airborne particles.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.
• At least one year of commercial truck driving experience or a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.
• Must meet applicable DOT and company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
• Ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment in tight or high-traffic areas, including backing 120 or more feet using mirrors.
• Understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements for safe daily operation.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and push or maneuver containers weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Ability to enter and exit the truck cab frequently and climb to the top of the vehicle to verify and secure loads.
• Depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision suitable for maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces.
• Ability to coordinate multiple limbs simultaneously while sitting or standing to operate pedals and hydraulic controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a commercial front-end loader or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect and transport solid waste to post-collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates and maneuver 3-to-4-yard containers on castors into position for dumping as required.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR), and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of each shift.
• Use key maps and GPS to navigate service addresses; maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.
• Interact professionally and courteously with customers and the public, and notify supervisors of service issues requiring management action.
• Clear loose trash or debris spilled during dumping to keep customer sites clean.
• Monitor operations using mirrors or direct sight to detect loose debris or falling objects, and identify and report unacceptable waste such as flammables or hazardous liquids.
• Follow safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and comply with federal, state, and local safety and vehicle-operation rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed