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Tiger Sanitation Incorporated

Front Load Driver

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Front Load Driver DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Front Load Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE to be considered. Essential ...

Tiger Sanitation

Front Load Driver

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Front Load Driver DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Front Load Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE to be considered. Essential ...

Tiger Sanitation, LLC

Front Load Driver

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Front Load Driver DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Front Load Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE to be considered. Essential ...

Tiger Sanitation

Front Load Driver

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Front Load Driver DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Front Load Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE to be considered. Essential ...

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What are the typical daily challenges faced by a Commercial Front Load Driver, and how can they be managed effectively?

Commercial Front Load Drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating tight urban routes, managing time to meet scheduled pickups, and ensuring safe operation of heavy equipment in varied weather and traffic conditions. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication with dispatchers, and conducting routine equipment checks are essential for managing these challenges. Drivers also need to be vigilant about safety protocols and customer service when interacting with clients during pickups. Building familiarity with routes and maintaining a proactive approach to equipment maintenance can make the role more manageable and rewarding.

What Does a Commercial Front Load Driver Do?

A front loader truck is a specific type of heavy vehicle used for trash collection and waste removal. As a commercial front load driver, you operate this large truck. In this career, you usually work for the municipal sanitation department, conducting waste management for the city. Your responsibilities are to drive on a predetermined route and collect garbage left by individuals or businesses and transport that trash to a waste management facility or garbage dump. Your duties may also include performing vehicle inspection and maintenance, identifying potential hazardous materials per safety rules and regulations, and occasionally interacting with customers along your route.

What is the difference between Commercial Front Load Driver vs Commercial Roll-Off Driver?

AspectCommercial Front Load DriverCommercial Roll-Off Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL) often requiredCDL often required, with additional certifications for heavy equipment
Work EnvironmentUrban areas, residential/commercial pickupsConstruction sites, large-scale waste removal
Employer & IndustryWaste management companies, municipalitiesConstruction firms, waste disposal companies

Both roles involve operating large waste collection vehicles, often requiring a CDL. The main difference lies in the type of containers handled: Front Load Drivers typically service smaller, commercial bins in urban areas, while Roll-Off Drivers handle large containers at construction sites or industrial locations. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and work environment preferences.

What are Commercial Front Load Drivers?

Commercial Front Load Drivers are professionals responsible for operating specialized garbage trucks with front-loading mechanisms to collect waste and recyclables from businesses and commercial properties. They drive designated routes, safely maneuver heavy vehicles, and use hydraulic arms to lift and empty large dumpsters into the truck. These drivers must follow strict safety protocols, maintain their vehicles, and often interact with customers. The role requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL), good driving record, and physical stamina, as the job can be demanding and performed in various weather conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Commercial Front Load Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Commercial Front Load Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and knowledge of waste collection procedures. Familiarity with hydraulic controls, vehicle inspection systems, and GPS routing technology is typically required. Strong time management, customer service skills, and attention to safety protocols help drivers excel in this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe waste collection and foster positive client relationships while minimizing operational risks.
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Front Load Driver

Front Load Driver

Tiger Sanitation Incorporated

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Description:

TITLE: Front Load Driver

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Front Load Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt


Position Summary:

The Front Load Driver, under direction of the Front Load Supervisor, distributes, collects, and empties company issued commercial waste receptacles for Tiger Sanitation customers. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE to be considered.


Essential Functions:

  • Performs and documents pre-trip and post-trip inspections of company issued vehicles
  • Empties commercial waste receptacles as indicated on daily route sheet
  • Opens and closes door on receptacles placed inside an enclosure
  • Actively communicates any and all changes to daily route sheet to the dispatch team
  • Notifies supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage that may occur while completing activities on route
  • Reviews and completes daily work orders
  • Ensures accurate completion of route sheet and VCR by the end of each day
  • Ability to proficiently navigate, in forward and reverse motion, driveways, alleyways, empty lots, high traffic roadways with potential limited overhead and compact areas.
  • Ability to operate vehicles in accordance with OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • THIS POSITION MUST HAVE MINIMUM 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE to be considered for this job.
  • Ability to safely operate a DOT vehicle
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
  • Ability to maneuver a container, placed on canisters, for service access
  • Ability to proficiently operate a DOT vehicle in a reverse motion
  • Ability to convey Tiger Sanitation as the obvious choice for our customers, employees and community
  • Actively demonstrates Tiger Sanitation’s core values in daily tasks and communications: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability and Communication
  • Ability to demonstrate decision making skills that align with Tiger Sanitation’s 4 Step Decision Making Process
  • Ability to collaborate with coworkers
  • Ability to prioritize activities in order to achieve, individual and team, expectations and goals


Education and Experience

  • Possess a valid Class A or B Driver’s License
  • Must have 6 months to 1 year of professional commercial front load driving experience to be considered for this job.

Working Conditions

This position will be based in an outdoor environment, exposed to the elements, with extended periods of standing, sitting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and lifting.


An Equal Opportunity Employer disability/veteran

Driver Sign on Bonus

Drivers who are hired from March 26, 2026, through September 26, 2026, who meet the qualifications listed below, will be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 depending on experience.


Driver Qualifications:

- Must be hired as a Rolloff or Commercial Frontload Driver.

- Must have minimum 2 years verified experience in the role they were hired for. EX: A Commercial Front Load/Roll-Off driver must have minimum 2 years of previous experience operating a Commercial Front Load/Roll-Off Driver, in the waste/recycle industry.

- Must not receive any disciplinary action during the bonus pay out period.

- Driver will be eligible for a sign on bonus or referral bonus, not both. Employees who refer a qualified applicant who qualifies for the sign on bonus, will be eligible for a referral bonus but the employee must be listed on the application under "Referred By".

- Rehires do not qualify for sign on bonus.

- Other terms and conditions apply.