Front End Driver

Gfl Environmental - Hope Mills, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hope Mills, NC

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Front-End Driver at GFL Environmental is responsible for operating front-end trucks to collect and transport waste or recyclables from various multi-family residential and commercial routes. This role involves servicing multiple customers daily, ensuring safe and efficient waste management in compliance with customer contracts and company policies.

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.
• 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 and follow safe operating practices.
• Monitor operations for loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping.
• Comply with all safety standards, equipment checks, and precautions in the performance of all duties.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Ability to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Demonstrated 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.