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.