CDL Driver Class B - Front End

About the position

The CDL Driver Class B - Front End position involves operating front-end trucks to provide waste collection services for multi-family residential and commercial routes. The driver will be responsible for transporting waste or recyclables according to assigned routes, ensuring safe and efficient operations while interacting courteously with customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and roll 3-4-yard cans into position for dumping as needed.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
• Interact courteously with customers and the general public along the route, addressing questions or requests and notifying supervisors of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash off the truck and surrounding area to maintain a clean customer site and ensure safety along roads and highways.
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy.
• Maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors for backing up.
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper truck operation.
• Monitor operations for loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Ability to control operations of equipment and maneuver the truck in tight spaces.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste materials.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Flexibility to adapt to change and a commitment to continuous improvement.