Trash Truck Driver - Front Load

Frontier Waste Midco LLC•Hillsboro, TX

33d

About The Position

Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.

Requirements

At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred
Excellent communication skills and ability to deal professionally with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Excellent driving skills
Computer Skills: Basic use of Tablets and Applications
Pass drug screen and criminal background check
Successfully complete and pass a written and road test
Meet all Federal & State DOT requirements
Must be able to pass a DOT physical
Must be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact
Must be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods
Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat in order to perform a full inspection of the underside of the truck and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage
Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather
Must be able to see and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a safe manner
Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

Responsibilities

Operates a Front End Load commercial/solid waste or recycling collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to commercial container customers, while providing excellent customer service
Deliver solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility
Load solid waste and or recyclables using automated FEL to service 2 yard to 8 yard commercial containers
Properly operates joystick to control front loading arms and forks to connect to container, watching for unintended contact with obstructions around the FEL container
Safely raise the container to unload into the truck hopper, makes sure adequate overhead clearance ensures no contact with structures, power lines, date lines or trees that may cause damage or injury
Practice proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras making sure back up alarms are working properly
Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service
Loads, secures and unloads truck and follows all safety procedures at landfills and transfer stations
Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups
Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations
Delivers solid waste/recyclable to designated disposal/recycling facility
Loads solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
Operates equipment to compact waste into the vehicle
Operates truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate Driver induced mechanical failures
Completes pre-trip - post trip inspections and reports daily
Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately
Maintains route quality safety and service standards
Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior
Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove
Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections
Complies with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
Reports all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately