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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 services starting with are 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 looking 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."
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 services starting with are 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 looking 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."
What We Are Looking For!
TRASH TRUCK DRIVER - REAR LOAD
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 & RESONSIBLITIES
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" and must agree to never back up a residential rear load truck when the helper is riding on the step, and never backs the truck without using the helper as a spotter/guide
- 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
MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS
- 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 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
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
Company supplies: Safety boots, uniforms and all PPE
