Trash Truck Driver - Rear Load

Trash Truck Driver - Rear Load

Frontier Waste Solutions – Join our team as a TRASH TRUCK DRIVER - REAR LOAD.

We are a Texas‑based waste solutions provider servicing local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. Since 2017 we have grown and expanded our footprint across Texas, delivering exceptional customer service from our Operations team to Corporate Leadership. We are looking for individuals eager to join this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas.

Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. The vehicle size is more than 5 tons.

• 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 the 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 and post‑trip inspections and reports daily.
• Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately.
• Maintains route, quality, safety, and service standards.
• Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Identifies and tags prohibited waste items and removes them.
• Manages and trains assigned helpers, completes the Driver Helper Safety Checklist, and agrees not to back up a residential rear load truck when the helper is riding on the step, nor to back the truck without using the helper as a spotter/guide.
• Reports all safety and service incidents to the supervisor immediately.

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

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the truck multiple 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 inspect the underside of the truck and inspect tires.
• Must be able to work outside for short periods in all weather types.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.
• Must be able to work in moderately noisy environments.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.

Company supplies: safety boots, uniforms and all PPE.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

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