Trash Truck Driver - Side Load

Company: Frontier Waste Solutions
Location: Elgin
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description What We Do! We are a Texas Based - Texas Proud waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service, starting with our hardworking Operations team to our Corporate Leadership. 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. As they say, "There is no business, like trash business." What We Are Looking For! TRASH TRUCK DRIVER - SIDE LOAD POSITION SUMMARY Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Operates a residential recycling/solid waste collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned routes to service customers while providing excellent customer service Drives the vehicle from the right side when collecting house-to-house using a joystick to control arm and lifting mechanism to grab the collection cart and mechanically raise and dump into the hopper of the Side Loader Uses extra care when near mailboxes, water meters, landscaping, electrical lines, trees, or any other obstructions Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service Loads, secures and unloads truck and follows all safety procedures at landfills and transfer stations Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatcher 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 Delivers solid waste/recyclable to designated disposal/recycling facility Loads solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle Operates equipment to compact waste into the vehicle Operates truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate Driver induced mechanical failures Completes pre-trip - post trip inspections and reports daily Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately Maintains route quality safety and service standards Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove 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 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 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

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