Frontier Waste Solutions
Trash Truck Driver - Front Load
Frontier Waste Solutions, Wilmer, Texas, United States, 75172
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We are a Texas Based – Texas Proud waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service, starting with our hardworking Operations team to our Corporate Leadership. Since 2017, Frontier Waste Solutions has continued to grow and expand its footprint in Texas. We are looking for those who want to be part of this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas.
As they say, "There is no business, like trash business."
Position Summary Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.
Essential Duties & 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.
Delivers solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
Loads 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 raises the container to unload into the truck hopper, ensuring adequate overhead clearance to avoid contact with structures, power lines, data lines or trees that may cause damage or injury.
Practices proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras, ensuring 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 changes concerning deliveries or pickups.
Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations.
Loads solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the 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 and post‑trip inspections and reports daily.
Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately.
Maintains route quality, safety and service standards.
Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior.
Identifies and tags prohibited waste items and removes them.
Responsible for completing daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
Complies with 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Physical 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 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 safely.
Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.
Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
License & Certifications
Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
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Trash Truck Driver - Front Load
role at
Frontier Waste Solutions .
We are a Texas Based – Texas Proud waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service, starting with our hardworking Operations team to our Corporate Leadership. Since 2017, Frontier Waste Solutions has continued to grow and expand its footprint in Texas. We are looking for those who want to be part of this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas.
As they say, "There is no business, like trash business."
Position Summary Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.
Essential Duties & 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.
Delivers solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
Loads 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 raises the container to unload into the truck hopper, ensuring adequate overhead clearance to avoid contact with structures, power lines, data lines or trees that may cause damage or injury.
Practices proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras, ensuring 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 changes concerning deliveries or pickups.
Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations.
Loads solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the 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 and post‑trip inspections and reports daily.
Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately.
Maintains route quality, safety and service standards.
Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior.
Identifies and tags prohibited waste items and removes them.
Responsible for completing daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
Complies with 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Physical 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 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 safely.
Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.
Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
License & Certifications
Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
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