Front End Driver

1 week ago

Kinston, United States GFL Environmental Full time
Job Description

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of customer contracts. This position will service multiple customers per day according to assigned routes. The waste will then need to be transferred to the appropriate station, landfill or drop-off location.



 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities 

• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans.  As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping 

• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift 

• Courteously interacts 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 process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways 

• Maintains and submits a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy 

• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up 

• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses 

• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck 

• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping 

• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards 

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned 

 

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired. 

• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B 

• Must be at least 21 years of age 

• Minimum one (1) years 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, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation 

• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering 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 

• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement 

• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques 

• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing 

• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures 

 

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell. 

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

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and 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. 

 

Working Conditions: 

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles 

• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time. 

• Works 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. 

 

 

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