Front End Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Drive and operate commercial front-end loader or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect and transport solid waste to post-collection facilities.

• Site Management: Manually open container enclosures or gates to access bins. Maneuver 3-to-4-yard containers on castors into position for dumping as required.

• Safety & Inspections: Perform rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Document and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of every shift.

• Route Efficiency: Utilize key maps and GPS to navigate service addresses efficiently. Maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.

• Customer Service: Provide professional and courteous interaction with customers and the general public; notify supervisors of any service issues requiring management action.

• Site Cleanliness: Ensure customer sites remain clean by clearing any loose trash or debris spilled during the dumping process.

• Hazard Detection: Monitor operations via mirrors or direct sight to detect loose debris or falling objects. Identify and report "unacceptable waste" (flammables, hazardous liquids, etc.).

• Compliance: Follow all safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Comply with all federal, state, and local rules on safety and vehicle operation.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.

• Safety Criteria: Must meet all relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to DOT and Company standards.

• Maneuvering Skills: Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment in tight/high-traffic areas, including backing 120+ feet using mirrors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical Knowledge: Understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements for safe daily operation.

• Physical Strength: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Ability to push or maneuver containers weighing up to 300 lbs.

• Mobility: Frequent entering and exiting of the truck cab. Ability to climb to the top of the vehicle to verify and secure loads prior to transport.

• Spatial Perception: High-level depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision for maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces.

• Coordination: Ability to coordinate multiple limbs (arms/legs) simultaneously while sitting or standing to operate pedals and hydraulic controls.

Working Conditions

• Environment: 100% outdoor work environment. Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic and all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, and humidity).

• Physical Exposure: Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, and airborne particles.

• Autonomy: Work independently away from the branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.