Front End Driver

Gfl Environmental - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Jacksonville, FL

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.
• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans and roll 3-4-yard cans into position for dumping.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and submit vehicle condition reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and respond to their inquiries.
• Clean loose trash off the truck and maintain a clean customer site.
• Maintain and submit a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report as required.
• Maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors.
• Use a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
• Follow safe operating practices and comply with all safety standards.
• Monitor operations to detect loose debris during dumping operations.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum of one year of commercial truck driving experience or a CDL school certificate.
• Ability to meet safety-sensitive function criteria according to company standards.
• Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components 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.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively.