Trash Truck Driver - Front Load

Join the Trash Truck Driver - Front Load role at Frontier Waste Solutions.

Frontier Waste Solutions is a Texas-based waste solutions provider servicing residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs.

• Operate a front end load commercial solid waste or recycling collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to commercial container customers, while providing excellent customer service.
• Deliver solid waste and recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility.
• Load solid waste and recyclables using automated FEL 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 FEL container.
• Safely raise the container to unload into the truck hopper, ensuring no contact with structures, power lines, trees or other hazards.
• Practice proper backing procedures using cameras, ensuring backup alarms are working properly.
• Maintain route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follow all federal and state DOT regulations.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems immediately and report all safety and service incidents to the supervisor.
• Pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, and complete daily reports.
• Maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory safety meetings, operational standards and policies, and maintain a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card.

• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to professionally interact with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills: 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.

• Pass a DOT physical.
• Be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact.
• Be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods.
• Be able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat to inspect the underside of the truck and tires.
• Work outside for short periods in all types of weather.
• See and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.
• Operate 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.