Driver

Trash Truck Driver - Roll Off

We are a Texas based waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. Since 2017, Frontier Waste Solutions has continued to grow and expand its footprint in Texas. We are looking for those looking to be part of this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas.

Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Operates a Roll Off large container truck to service Industrial, Commercial & Construction customers needing large containers on assigned routes that typically change daily in different service areas
• Secures and covers all loads to ensure safe transport to disposal or processing locations
• Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service
• Covers and secures loads following all safety and DOT regulations
• Complies with all safety procedures at disposal and processing sites
• Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatch and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups
• Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations
• Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections, attends all mandatory safety meetings & briefings
• Follow operational standards and policies, maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
• Operates the equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all laws and regulations paying attention to speed limits, warning signs, extra care in construction zones and does not haul overloaded or overweight containers
• Follows all of the FMSCA / DOT guidelines
• Identify, tag, or communicate any scheduled services not provided for any reason and never collect any prohibited or hazardous waste
• Maintain a clean vehicle and presentable appearance when communicating with Roll Off customers
• Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections
• Complies with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
• Reports all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately

Minimum qualifications include:

• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal professionally with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Excellent driving skills
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Tablets and Applications
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check
• Successfully complete and pass a written and road test
• Meet all Federal & State DOT requirements

Physical requirements include:

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact
• Must be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat in order to perform a full inspection of the underside of the truck and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage
• Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather
• Must be able to see and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

License and certifications:

• Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

Company supplies: Safety boots, uniforms and all PPE