Front End Driver

Gfl Environmental - Durham, NC

Full-time

Durham, NC

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Front-End Driver position involves operating front-end trucks to provide waste and recycling services to various multi-family residential and commercial routes. The role requires servicing multiple customers daily, transporting waste to designated locations, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect solid waste.
• 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 to answer questions or respond to requests.
• Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Clean loose trash off the truck and surrounding area to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Maintain and submit a DOT 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.
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
• Adhere to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must 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 commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.