CDL Driver - Commercial Frontload

Job Summary

The Commercial Frontload Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on commercial and/or residential routes and transport them to post‑collection facilities.

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take them to post‑collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans.
• Roll 3–4‑yard cans on castors into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
• Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Maintain and submit a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up.
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safe operating practices, including lock‑out/tag‑out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck.
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping; visually scan the customer site before and after dumping.
• Adhere to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

• Knowledge of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required for safe operation.
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials).
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

• Include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of the vehicle in tight and high‑traffic areas.

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rain or storm, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Work route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is usually loud.

15 days of paid time off. Four medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with an employer match. Paid holidays. Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

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