Front End Driver
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on742, Bates Street, Traverse Heights, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
About the Role
Front-End Drivers are the backbone of our waste and recyclables collection operations, operating front-end trucks to service a diverse portfolio of multi-family residential and commercial routes. In this role, you will fulfill customer contracts by removing and transporting waste, ensuring efficient collection along designated paths. Your day involves servicing multiple customers, transferring waste to appropriate stations, landfills, or drop-off locations, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
You will be the face of our company on the road, interacting courteously with customers and the general public to answer questions and address requests. Beyond driving, your responsibilities include performing daily vehicle inspections, managing logs, and ensuring that customer sites remain clean and safe after collection. This position requires a blend of technical driving skill, physical stamina, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic outdoor environment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
742, Bates Street, Traverse Heights, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
Traverse City, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDrive commercial frontload trucks along designated routes to collect solid waste
- check_circleOpen container enclosures and roll cans into position for dumping
- check_circlePerform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and submit condition reports
- check_circleManeuver truck into tight clearance spaces and back up using mirrors
- check_circleUse key maps and GPS to locate service addresses and follow assigned routes
- check_circleMonitor operations for loose debris and visually scan customer sites before and after dumping
- check_circleCommunicate courteously with customers and notify supervisors of issues requiring action
- check_circleClean loose trash from truck and ground to maintain site safety and cleanliness
- check_circleFollow all safety standards, lock out/tag out procedures, and company policies
Requirements
- verifiedValid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- verifiedMinimum of one year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate
- verifiedValid work authorization in the country where the job is located