Driver, General Labor, Transportation

Driver – Frontier Waste Solutions

What We Do!

Frontier Waste Solutions is a Texas‑based waste solutions provider servicing residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We are committed to exceptional customer service, starting with our Operations team and Corporate Leadership.

Position Summary

Driver operates a front‑load commercial solid waste or recycling collection truck (truck >5 tons) and uses the front‑end loading system to unload containers to the truck hopper.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a front‑end load truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to commercial container customers while providing excellent customer service.
• Deliver solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
• Load solid waste or recyclables using automated front‑end loader to service 2‑yard to 8‑yard commercial containers.
• Operate joystick to control front loading arms and forks to connect to container, watching for unintended contact with obstructions around the front‑end loader container.
• Safely raise the container to unload into the truck hopper, ensuring adequate overhead clearance and avoiding contact with structures, power lines, or trees that may cause damage or injury.
• Practice proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras and ensuring backup alarms are working properly.
• Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service.
• Load, secure, and unload truck and follow all safety procedures atfills and transfer stations.
• Maintain radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups.
• Maintain route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follow all federal and state DOT regulations.
• Operate equipment to compact waste into vehicle.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver‑induced mechanical failures.
• Complete pre‑trip‑post‑trip inspections and report daily.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems immediately.
• Maintain route quality safety and service standards.
• Maintain clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items remove.
• Comply with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintain a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card.
• Report 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 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.