Front Load Driver

About the role

The Front Load Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage. They perform pre-trip and post-trip truck checks and cleaning, and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Empties containers using levers inside truck cab to empty container into the truck using forks.
• May need to open corral doors to access containers and as needed, rolls 3-4 yard can on castors weighing up to 600 pounds into position for dumping.
• Picks up loose trash off truck and/or ground and cleans up spills that may occur.
• Transports waste to a designated local landfill/disposal area.
• Completes route/productivity sheets, records mileage, fuel consumption, log book (as required), Vehicle Condition Reports, and other forms.
• Communicates professionally with customers and reports any customer issues/complaints to appropriate internal contacts.
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the truck which includes: pre-trip and post-trip inspections, evaluation of materials left for collections, decision making and judgment regarding what materials may be placed safely in the truck for transport, and ensures the safety of each employee encountered.
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and the truck body on each landfill run to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly.
• Inspects/Cleans Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works.
• Requires a safe driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Exhibit normal range of body motion.
• Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Skills

• Safe driving record.
• Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works.
• Understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Ability to hear and see in the normal ranges.
• Ability to manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain written records and service responses.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Benefits

Attainable every 3 years when the driver meets specific criteria, a $10,000.00 driver award is offered by Waste Pro.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.