CDL Trash Truck Driver

Overview

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, from our 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.

"There is no business, like trash business."

Position: CDL Trash Truck Driver

Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.

• Operates a residential/commercial/solid waste or recycling collection trash truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to residential cans / commercial containers, while providing excellent customer service.
• Deliver solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
• Load solid waste and/or recyclables to service.
• Properly operates trash truck of any kind.
• Practice proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras, ensuring back-up alarms are working properly.
• Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service.
• Load, secure and unload truck and follow all safety procedures at landfills and transfer stations.
• Maintain radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notices of changes concerning deliveries or pickups.
• Maintain route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follow all federal and state DOT regulations.
• Deliver solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
• Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment to compact waste into the vehicle.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Complete pre-trip and 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 and remove.
• Complete daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Comply with all mandatory safety meetings, operational standards and policies; maintain a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card.
• Report all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately.

• 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.

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the 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 in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

Company supplies:
Safety boots, uniforms and all PPE