Front-end Driver

Gfl Environmental - Lynchburg, VA

Full-time

Lynchburg, VA

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

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. The role requires a commitment to safety and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding waste management and vehicle operation. Key responsibilities include driving commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and transport it to post-collection facilities. Drivers will need to open container enclosures or gates to access cans, roll 3-4-yard cans into position for dumping, and perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections. They are expected to courteously interact with customers and the general public along the route, answering questions or responding to requests, and notifying supervisors of any issues requiring management action. Maintaining a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways is crucial, which includes cleaning loose trash off the truck and surrounding area after dumping. Additionally, drivers must maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required by law or company policy. They will maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors, follow safe operating practices, and monitor operations to detect loose debris. Compliance with all safety standards and company policies is mandatory, and drivers may be assigned other job-related duties as needed.

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.
• 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 process to maintain clean customer site and 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 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 operation; visually scan customer site before and after dumping.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck 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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.