Trash Truck Driver - Rear Load

Frontier Waste Midco - Mckinney, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Mckinney, TX

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

Frontier Waste Solutions is a Texas-based waste solutions provider that has been servicing local residential, commercial, and municipal trash and recycling needs since 2017. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, supported by our hardworking Operations team and Corporate Leadership. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of our mission to be the best waste solutions company in Texas. We are currently seeking a TRASH TRUCK DRIVER - REAR LOAD to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Operates a residential/recycling collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to service customers while providing excellent customer service
• 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
• Manages and trains assigned helpers and completes the 'Driver Helper Safety Checklist'
• 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

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
• 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

Benefits

• Company supplies safety boots, uniforms, and all PPE