Front End Driver

GFL Environmental • Myrtle Beach, SC

9d

About The Position

The Front End Driver mechanically collects solid waste from commercial and industrial accounts. The role operates high-capacity front-end loading equipment, services tight enclosures, handles heavy containers, interacts with the public, and follows DOT and company safety standards. Work is performed independently away from the branch location throughout the day in an outdoor environment and in varied weather conditions.

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.
• Meet relevant safety-sensitive function criteria according to DOT and company standards.
• Demonstrated 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 occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to 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 before transport.
• High-level depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision for maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces.
• Ability to coordinate multiple limbs simultaneously while sitting or standing to operate pedals and hydraulic controls.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; candidates must provide documentation confirming eligibility to work before their start date.

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 manually 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 efficiently.
• Maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.
• Interact professionally and courteously with customers and the general public, and notify supervisors of service issues requiring management action.
• Keep customer sites clean by clearing loose trash or debris spilled during dumping.
• Monitor operations using mirrors or direct sight for 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