Front Load Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.•Hillsboro, TX

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. The role services multiple customers per day on assigned routes and transfers collected waste to the appropriate station, landfill, or drop-off location. Drivers follow safe operating practices, complete required inspections and documentation, interact courteously with customers and the public, and maintain clean and safe customer sites and roadways.

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 the equipment.
Know the truck, its components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
Be able to control equipment operations and maneuver the truck into and out of minimum-clearance spaces, using 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 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 stated physical and visual demands, including climbing into and out of the truck, climbing to the top of the truck to verify the load is secured, and working in loud conditions.

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, when needed, roll 3- to 4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections 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 the ground around the truck and container when material spills during dumping.
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, using mirrors to back up.
Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
Follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
Monitor dumping operations for loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
Follow applicable safety standards, equipment checks, precautions, and rules governing safety and vehicle operation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.