Whoever trained you, trained you well. Great content brother I’m hopeful to start with WM next week whether it’s commercial or residential. And you are right, challenges does keep the mind sharp. Much respect and be blessed.✊🏾
I know this was a few years ago, but thanks for the content. I enjoy the viewing angle and your commentary. My father does this, he ran CFL for a while, but mainly does Rolloff now. I should be starting soon in residential and wanted to get a better idea of the job. Thanks again!
Not only do they have to do this but they have to deal with landfills and thats a whole other animal. Big respect to these guys. I haul trash but in a 48 foot trailer and trust me this takes wayy more skill.
Appreciate the shout out brother, that was definitely unexpected. But appreciated. I can relate to the slamming the cans on the ground , I rarely will slam a can on the ground however it does happen from time to time. I will likely bring out a few things you mentioned in this video in a few I plan on maybe tomorrow, I may be in a peterbilt spare truck , depending on what my route chief says, because my truck needs some TLC , hydraulic leak, mirror missing a screw and bolt to keep it on and in place, right turn signal needs the rear red glass replaced, etc, but other than that , I will still try to touch on a few things, such as the arms etc. but Mondays are my heaviest day by far, so we will see.
I ran frontend loader for almost 15 yrs. Started off on an old Crane Carrier. When the boom goes up the hopper top goes up with it. They don't make them like that anymore. Now everything has sensor's on them. The PTO automatically shuts off when the RPM's raise up so high. I use to bypass them. That way instead of a half pack it would fully pack. Use to crush couches, and furniture with the forks. Just to get them in the can. Then you have the residence that complain about the smell. I use to tell them. It's your trash. It came from your house. Lol
Love the videos and content, watching from the UK I drive front loader too but your trucks seem much more efficient and fluent at tipping and packing than my truck.
@@CoolHandMacc thanks man I try and keep her as clean as possible. I spend 10 hours a shift doing the same job as you yet I find it relaxing at the end of my evening shift to sit down and watch your content on your channel 👍 my wife was asking what I was watching so I showed her some of your videos and she said he's just like you, the same chilled out Style wears a long sleeve t-shirt underneath the short sleeve t-shirt and always wears gloves when he is driving. 😂 I said yes his style is identical to mine I think he's my brother from another mother 🤔😆👍👍 keep them videos coming I love seeing the US scenery and that front loader in action. You've got a great outlook on life you seem like a top geezer. ( great guy) 👍
@@Trav-the-trucker lol thanks Paul, hey, you know it's crazy how we are connected across the globe. So many similarities with people we may have never met before.
@@CoolHandMacc yes social media RUclips etc can be a great way to connect and exchange interests and different perspectives. Right now I am going to start my 10 hour shift. Be cool and keep in touch. stay safe 👍
Another great quality video sir as usual. Any way you can get any packer/hydraulic videos in the hopper? You know those are my favorites and you have done some several years ago at my request. It waz titled "for josh h". Thanks a bunch !
Is there a republic service in south Carolina. I'm about to move down there and how is it working for republic service. I was the one who learned good techniques from watching you on front load .now I have a front load route for almost a year now doing Yale university in new haven ct
What a coincidence, i'm looking at this video in 2019 4th October and it's a Breast Cancer's anniversary month and you have these pink things on your hat! :)
Awesome video. I am 18yrs old and just about to be finished with high school. I noticed that you need a CDL to operate garbage trucks, class B if I am not mistaken?
Thanks Thomas. 💪💪Most companies ask that you have a Class B. There are some that might require a Class A, but you should be good with a Class B for the majority of them.
Armada jakenson it would depend, 1st, on where the stop was in sequence on the route sheet, then, 2nd, on how long the trip to the transfer station would be from the point of loading out.
@Thathunderstrom hey what's up man . I was wondering if you can do a video that shows how to dump a can and how to shake stubborn trash or cardboard how to get it out with out losing the can and it falling of the forks and falling in the hopper . Because it happened to me last year so I need some technique from you
If I remember correctly this truck didn't have any air pressure issues when it was in service. What you hear is the engine fan. The Macks that had the ASET 350's were loud vs the old E7s. I usually stay between 12 & 1300 RPM which is what the hydraulic system ran at. If you went any higher, it would cut out, so I'm actually not over revving it.
Thought that was a trainee beside you😄 question: What time do you begin? Are there different shifts? About how many hours a day do you work? Would you rather do this than Roll-off? Are there times when you have to get out & move the containers yourself because they’re not placed right?
😆 I work for myself now. Usually I start between 5 and 6am weekdays and around 4am on Saturdays. My passion has always been with front-end. I can operate roll-off, but I have no strong personal interest in driving one though. Yep, I have a few customers that I do go inside to roll the compactor or dumpster out to the truck.
ThaThunderStorm I’m curious, what are these trucks going for? Did you buy new or used? & where do you keep them? Do you rent a place for storage or do you have your own? How much is insurance?
@@ro-landocalrissian4633 I bought the Crane Carrier off Publicsurplus.com for a little over $6k. The latest trucks, from Govdeals.com the Mack, $17k, and the Peterbilt only $2k. These are auction sites that sell only ex municipal trucks. The prices always vary depending on the starting bids, and if there is a reserved minimum amount the seller has put in place. It was a blessing, I only had one person that was bidding against me on both of the newest trucks. Some trucks sell for as much as $100-200k, some, even more. I pay $1k/mth for insurance, but it's based off your total years in business, driving experience, type/age of equipment, daily mileage and the area you house the equipment. Like most owner-operators, I use a big truck storage yard. At some point, I want my own yard especially when I start to purchase dumpsters.
It varies from private to municipal haulers and also what part of the country you're in. Most private haulers here start between 10pm-4am and usually work 10-12 hours. Municipal jobs in my area are varied as well some start between midnight and two am, while others like DeKalb start around 5 or 6am usually working 8hrs per day.
@@CoolHandMacc Thank you for taking the time to respond! Kinda hard to find info on this stuff. Is it a difficult position to get? Some companies around my city offer CDL programmes and it would be cool if I could do that and go for front loader position like yours
@@nh8916 no problem, most private haulers especially the bigger ones, want you to have 1-2 years experience. If you can find a city or county, they are most times the best option to gain experience.
I'm looking into getting a CDL B because one of the trash companies in my area needs drivers bad and they're starting at almost 20 an hour/union benefits. Any tips you could give me?
Cool, just know that the business is not a glamorous one. Typically, it can average 50+ hours per week. Stay alert at all times, people will literally come out of nowhere and swear they didn't see us. If you're going to be doing residential, especially, keep your head on a swivel. The helpers safety relies heavily on the driver. Overall, it's an honest, decent way to make a living.
@@CoolHandMacc thank you. I ain't looking for glamour I'm looking to fill the fridge and keep a roof over my kids heads lol and I can only imagine how much responsibility comes with operating a machine that size skillfully everyday. Its something id definitely love to master.
@@Lord_of_Pasta Amen to that lol. Yep, it will definitely provide for your family. I wish you well, oh, and don't let anyone rush you, speed will come in time.
New to the industry bro, waste connections is giving me an opportunity straight out of school no experience. Any tips? Appreciate the content Stay blessed 💯
That's awesome! My strongest advice, take your time. Stay aware of everything, behind, under, around and especially above your truck if you're doing front end. Speed will come in time, don't let anyone push you to moving faster than you are comfortable with. Let me know how things go. Congratulations again!
Nah, not at the county. We have route sheets that certain management tried to implement, but they are seriously disorganized, so no one actually uses them.
The most important thing, move at your own speed. Take your time and keep your head on a swivel. With front end, you have to watch everything around, above, and beneath the truck and dumpster. Remember too, speed will come in time.
Welcome to the wonderful world of trash. 😎 This was an older truck here. I was watching the Packer blade inside the body making sure that no trash falls over it while compacting the load. The newer trucks have cameras inside the hopper so you don't have to look back as much.
logan grubaugh when doing a lot of picks up it’s easier for him leave his forks like that especially when u are going to can to can but out of safety it keeps him messing up the truck when go under something while ur on the road
I miss your show tell me what happened to the two coach what you were driving I think you said it brought that one when you coming back to RUclips because it's cool and I will think about being a contract driver for your friend Jermaine 😎😎😎😎
It was different from day to day, But on Mondays I had two and half loads, Tuesday, one and a half, two on Wednesday, One on Thursday, and two on Fridays.
That was what I did myself years back. I think you'll do fine, just remember, take your time once you do make the switch. Front-end is a different animal from other trucks.
@@darylwalker7857 I rode with veterans who showed me the routes at the county. They just recently started using route sheets. But every private hauler that I drove for would train you for at least two weeks before turning you loose on your own with the route sheets.
@@CoolHandMacc damn bro you finish 110-120 stops in 8 hours? We only got 70-90 stops and it takes 9-10 hours. You got nothing but direct stabs or you also gotta pull them out of enclosures?
I no longer work there, but the route I was on then averaged 130 lifts on Monday Wednesday and Friday, Tuesday was around 120 and Thursday was the lightest with about 60 lifts.
Yeah, the east coast is slightly different than the west. The further north you go, they actually deal with a lot of 10yd cans. The biggest here are 8yd. We do have some pull outs, but it was the customer's responsibility to set them out for service.
So are you also on a timer when your out working on garbage trucks because I was just talking to one of the truck driver from waste management and he showed me his tablet and he has a clock counting down and I know that garbage truck apps games has a timer but I didn't know that you have to have a timer while on a real garbage truck job
Not hard but bins can be heavy. I work as a front loader driver in South Central Los Angeles and them bins be heavy. Its a really good job though you'll love it.
I no longer work for them. There were several 2yd compactors that were on the route, but the county was not responsible for rolling them out. The customer had to stage them on their service day(s).
The packer blade pushes the trash from the hopper into the body of the truck. Since the hopper is open, trash could possibly spill over the top of the blade while it's extending. He's watching so he can retract the blade before that happens
@@CoolHandMacc yeah I’m trying to get a job at rumpke not sure if you heard of them or not but it’s going to be my first out door type of job hopefully I can get my class B’s to drive them one day
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Took me 10 minutes to realize it wasn't another person in the truck, but a teddy bear. Great video :)
That’s a truck
3 train production A garbage truck is a truck
@@ejdsndnj You dummy
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@@MEVA1104 in the south you call every a truck
Whoever trained you, trained you well. Great content brother I’m hopeful to start with WM next week whether it’s commercial or residential. And you are right, challenges does keep the mind sharp. Much respect and be blessed.✊🏾
What state
Bro I love yo vids. I’m 28 yrs old and still love to see GB trucks rolling around and getting it done. I salute you sir
I know this was a few years ago, but thanks for the content. I enjoy the viewing angle and your commentary. My father does this, he ran CFL for a while, but mainly does Rolloff now. I should be starting soon in residential and wanted to get a better idea of the job. Thanks again!
Love the vidja's man keep them coming. And I see u got a helper in the passenger seat its always good to have a helper.
KLX 22 lol, yep. Thank you for the comment😁
ThaThunderStorm your welcome brother
@@CoolHandMacc does garbage truck have a horn
Thank you for helping me to want to persue a Career in Front Loader Trash Can Truck Driver. Your one of my road model. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😊
Yet another great video. Can't wait to see hopper and more transfer station video's. Stay blessed man.
Trainsandtrucks thanks brother, hopper footage is on the way as soon as I can find a mount for the top of the truck😎
Good job as always bro👍🏼 I turn 41 Tuesday.... have a save week and looking forward to the next video.
bberry2448 thanks and happy birthday to you!
Not only do they have to do this but they have to deal with landfills and thats a whole other animal. Big respect to these guys. I haul trash but in a 48 foot trailer and trust me this takes wayy more skill.
Bout to get my cdl in a few weeks, want to make a career in this either front or sides. Great video
Aye mad respect for the Dallas Cowboys bro been a fan since I was born
Bro. You're a ninja at your craft. Props
Appreciate the shout out brother, that was definitely unexpected. But appreciated. I can relate to the slamming the cans on the ground , I rarely will slam a can on the ground however it does happen from time to time. I will likely bring out a few things you mentioned in this video in a few I plan on maybe tomorrow, I may be in a peterbilt spare truck , depending on what my route chief says, because my truck needs some TLC , hydraulic leak, mirror missing a screw and bolt to keep it on and in place, right turn signal needs the rear red glass replaced, etc, but other than that , I will still try to touch on a few things, such as the arms etc. but Mondays are my heaviest day by far, so we will see.
Philip Grice my pleasure brother.
Philip Grice lookimg forward to seeing that.
I ran frontend loader for almost 15 yrs. Started off on an old Crane Carrier. When the boom goes up the hopper top goes up with it. They don't make them like that anymore. Now everything has sensor's on them. The PTO automatically shuts off when the RPM's raise up so high. I use to bypass them. That way instead of a half pack it would fully pack. Use to crush couches, and furniture with the forks. Just to get them in the can. Then you have the residence that complain about the smell. I use to tell them. It's your trash. It came from your house. Lol
Love the videos and content, watching from the UK I drive front loader too but your trucks seem much more efficient and fluent at tipping and packing than my truck.
Greetings Paul, man that's a gorgeous truck in your profile picture 😎
@@CoolHandMacc thanks man I try and keep her as clean as possible. I spend 10 hours a shift doing the same job as you yet I find it relaxing at the end of my evening shift to sit down and watch your content on your channel 👍 my wife was asking what I was watching so I showed her some of your videos and she said he's just like you, the same chilled out Style wears a long sleeve t-shirt underneath the short sleeve t-shirt and always wears gloves when he is driving. 😂 I said yes his style is identical to mine I think he's my brother from another mother 🤔😆👍👍 keep them videos coming I love seeing the US scenery and that front loader in action. You've got a great outlook on life you seem like a top geezer. ( great guy) 👍
@@Trav-the-trucker lol thanks Paul, hey, you know it's crazy how we are connected across the globe. So many similarities with people we may have never met before.
@@CoolHandMacc yes social media RUclips etc can be a great way to connect and exchange interests and different perspectives. Right now I am going to start my 10 hour shift. Be cool and keep in touch. stay safe 👍
Every truck is different. But having fast arms, and a truck that can paK good. Is70% uh the game. Autocar 3 axle is a tank!
Your videos keep me alive
You the great man on the earth ... My broad of education won't never let me live like this
This was actually very entertaining to watch!
From a fellow trash panda...... i appreciate you! Folks have NO idea what it's like. 🙏❤
Enjoy watching your vidoes, keep them coming.
Thanks Robert, will do.
I would love to have you as a trainer man, keep up the good work 💰🤙
Just found this channel! This was badass to watch
I need to get my CDL
Ron B me too bro I know a guy that do this work and he gets home at 3:30 pm
@@donkiko6708 starts anywhere from 1am to 5am though. Your gonna work them hours no doubt
@Chris Williams stop putting down other people weirdo
Great video thunderstorm. I work for the city of Brownsville Texas landfill but I'm trying to get my licence to drive does kind of truck's.
Good video enjoyed every minute of it
EVIL ROCK thank you brother.
You should show how the arms are stored as you say when you go to the recycling dump.
Here in Australia, we have a camera in the back looking at the packer blade, so you dont have to look thru the back window
We just got them too, I'm in New York
Another great quality video sir as usual. Any way you can get any packer/hydraulic videos in the hopper? You know those are my favorites and you have done some several years ago at my request. It waz titled "for josh h". Thanks a bunch !
jkh99 my pleasure Josh, and as soon as I can, I will get on that for you. Thanks for the kind words 😎
It is very nice Mr Yogi inside the cab, "Only you, can recycle!!!
Do a video going to the transfers station please.
Smooth is fast. I've been in trucking for awhile and have an interview with w/m for a front loader position. Seems like a fun job.
Thanks brother, I hope all goes well with your interview.
How did the interview go?
I’m new to the front load crew thanks for sharing
How is it going,I started next week
How are both of you liking it so far?
@@JWilliams-sn3qe How is it going? I start next week.
@@kirkbrown2147 sup bro you still working ?
@@donkiko6708 yeah
Just wondering, is it normal to mix cardboard with garbage? We get fined with we are caught mixing a load like that?
Is there a republic service in south Carolina. I'm about to move down there and how is it working for republic service. I was the one who learned good techniques from watching you on front load .now I have a front load route for almost a year now doing Yale university in new haven ct
What a coincidence, i'm looking at this video in 2019 4th October and it's a Breast Cancer's anniversary month and you have these pink things on your hat! :)
You definitely got skills
I see you can raise the RPM but don’t see you putting it in neutral what keeps it from moving when you do that?
Awesome video. I am 18yrs old and just about to be finished with high school. I noticed that you need a CDL to operate garbage trucks, class B if I am not mistaken?
Thank you! Yep, in most cases, a Class B is all that you need.
You make it look easy .
What kind of CDL do you need to operate a front loader? Great vids btw. You guys work hard, mad respect.
Thanks Thomas. 💪💪Most companies ask that you have a Class B. There are some that might require a Class A, but you should be good with a Class B for the majority of them.
You need a class b CDL a garbage truck is a single vehicle.
@CoolHandMacc Do they Do Background Check?
Awesome content
Thank you
awsome vid man !
Get you a spot mirror and screw to where you right hand is so you dont have to keep looking back. It helps out a lot.
Any new videos going to be coming out?
Love this
How many stops on a average day for you?
So what happens if the dumpster is full of concrete or heavy objects and the truck can’t lift it up?????
We leave them in that case. The customer is responsible for unloading whatever material may be in the container to make it serviceable.
How many cans do you service a day?
+ThaThunderStorm Hey, How long would I be in the hopper or container before being emptied out at the transfer station?
Armada jakenson it would depend, 1st, on where the stop was in sequence on the route sheet, then, 2nd, on how long the trip to the transfer station would be from the point of loading out.
Do you have a gps that tells you where to go for dumpsters
@Thathunderstrom hey what's up man . I was wondering if you can do a video that shows how to dump a can and how to shake stubborn trash or cardboard how to get it out with out losing the can and it falling of the forks and falling in the hopper . Because it happened to me last year so I need some technique from you
Silva flavor will do brother.
What year is that MACK, is it an MRU or an older MR
Last company I worked for we had it governed off at 105 km.
Took me a while to realize that wasn’t a person in the passenger seat
Honestly seems kinda like a chill job
It can be. It all depends on the person, the job itself and who you may be driving for.
Do the air pressure drop that fast? You revving the hell outta that truck
If I remember correctly this truck didn't have any air pressure issues when it was in service. What you hear is the engine fan. The Macks that had the ASET 350's were loud vs the old E7s. I usually stay between 12 & 1300 RPM which is what the hydraulic system ran at. If you went any higher, it would cut out, so I'm actually not over revving it.
Gotta interview with front end driver position in Vancouver BC Canada 33 a hour starting
Thought that was a trainee beside you😄 question: What time do you begin? Are there different shifts? About how many hours a day do you work? Would you rather do this than Roll-off? Are there times when you have to get out & move the containers yourself because they’re not placed right?
😆
I work for myself now. Usually I start between 5 and 6am weekdays and around 4am on Saturdays. My passion has always been with front-end. I can operate roll-off, but I have no strong personal interest in driving one though. Yep, I have a few customers that I do go inside to roll the compactor or dumpster out to the truck.
ThaThunderStorm cool man. So you bought your own truck & went to business for yourself?
@@ro-landocalrissian4633 yep, I bought my first one back in winter of 2014 and then my second and third in late summer and fall of 2020.
ThaThunderStorm I’m curious, what are these trucks going for? Did you buy new or used? & where do you keep them? Do you rent a place for storage or do you have your own? How much is insurance?
@@ro-landocalrissian4633 I bought the Crane Carrier off Publicsurplus.com for a little over $6k. The latest trucks, from Govdeals.com the Mack, $17k, and the Peterbilt only $2k. These are auction sites that sell only ex municipal trucks. The prices always vary depending on the starting bids, and if there is a reserved minimum amount the seller has put in place. It was a blessing, I only had one person that was bidding against me on both of the newest trucks. Some trucks sell for as much as $100-200k, some, even more. I pay $1k/mth for insurance, but it's based off your total years in business, driving experience, type/age of equipment, daily mileage and the area you house the equipment. Like most owner-operators, I use a big truck storage yard. At some point, I want my own yard especially when I start to purchase dumpsters.
Looking into maybe going for this position...What kind of hours do you work? What's a normal week schedule?
It varies from private to municipal haulers and also what part of the country you're in. Most private haulers here start between 10pm-4am and usually work 10-12 hours. Municipal jobs in my area are varied as well some start between midnight and two am, while others like DeKalb start around 5 or 6am usually working 8hrs per day.
@@CoolHandMacc Thank you for taking the time to respond! Kinda hard to find info on this stuff. Is it a difficult position to get? Some companies around my city offer CDL programmes and it would be cool if I could do that and go for front loader position like yours
@@nh8916 no problem, most private haulers especially the bigger ones, want you to have 1-2 years experience. If you can find a city or county, they are most times the best option to gain experience.
I'm looking into getting a CDL B because one of the trash companies in my area needs drivers bad and they're starting at almost 20 an hour/union benefits. Any tips you could give me?
Cool, just know that the business is not a glamorous one. Typically, it can average 50+ hours per week. Stay alert at all times, people will literally come out of nowhere and swear they didn't see us. If you're going to be doing residential, especially, keep your head on a swivel. The helpers safety relies heavily on the driver. Overall, it's an honest, decent way to make a living.
@@CoolHandMacc thank you. I ain't looking for glamour I'm looking to fill the fridge and keep a roof over my kids heads lol and I can only imagine how much responsibility comes with operating a machine that size skillfully everyday. Its something id definitely love to master.
@@Lord_of_Pasta Amen to that lol. Yep, it will definitely provide for your family. I wish you well, oh, and don't let anyone rush you, speed will come in time.
Damn! I thought you had an actual passenger for about 2 minutes there.
How can you tell when you are getting full
Also what do you keep looking at and pressing
He's watching the packing mechanism in the back of the truck, that's also how he can tell when it's time to dump.
New to the industry bro, waste connections is giving me an opportunity straight out of school no experience. Any tips? Appreciate the content Stay blessed 💯
That's awesome! My strongest advice, take your time. Stay aware of everything, behind, under, around and especially above your truck if you're doing front end. Speed will come in time, don't let anyone push you to moving faster than you are comfortable with. Let me know how things go. Congratulations again!
@@CoolHandMacc yessir appreciate it.. I’ll keep you posted
great video
ron williams thank you kindly brother
is there a gps that you guys use that routes you to each stop?
Nah, not at the county. We have route sheets that certain management tried to implement, but they are seriously disorganized, so no one actually uses them.
How many stops on average
Do these companies hire people with cdls but with no experience ? Appreciate any feedback from anyone.
They sure do.
Yeah bro any tips for driving the front end I had my license for awhile just thought I'd ask
The most important thing, move at your own speed. Take your time and keep your head on a swivel. With front end, you have to watch everything around, above, and beneath the truck and dumpster. Remember too, speed will come in time.
Thanks
How long does it take to get used to that arm hanging in front while driving? And what of Dekalb do you usually work?
You get used to it pretty quickly. I've done front load for waste pro and it becomes second nature real fast.
@Dallas area railfan i seen job postings for this in my area, how you like the job?
New to the channel
Noticed you are constantly looking back.
Why is that?
Welcome to the wonderful world of trash. 😎 This was an older truck here. I was watching the Packer blade inside the body making sure that no trash falls over it while compacting the load. The newer trucks have cameras inside the hopper so you don't have to look back as much.
why isnt he tilting his forks up when hes done he brings his arms up but not his forks
logan grubaugh when doing a lot of picks up it’s easier for him leave his forks like that especially when u are going to can to can but out of safety it keeps him messing up the truck when go under something while ur on the road
How do you know the location needed to be. Is it marked on the GPS system??. Or do you memorized the locations.
Just from years of memory.
@@CoolHandMacc nice. Learning the ropes with WM as a new employee. Thanks again 👍🏾
Not many get off the truck to move trash, i know it becouse I work in Dekalb County in the apartment industry. Great Jobs
I miss your show tell me what happened to the two coach what you were driving I think you said it brought that one when you coming back to RUclips because it's cool and I will think about being a contract driver for your friend Jermaine 😎😎😎😎
My reality dream job hopefully
Gotta pack the blade constantly at apartment complexes . The ones I have on my rt are the heaviest
How many times do you fill the truck in a day
It was different from day to day, But on Mondays I had two and half loads, Tuesday, one and a half, two on Wednesday, One on Thursday, and two on Fridays.
I want to do this job someday.
Get a CDL B and you can
who was the person you shouted out
What's with the flashing red light?
The PTO is engaged.
💯💯💯 stay safe
I drive a 53 footer what do you think about me transferring to be a front-loader
That was what I did myself years back. I think you'll do fine, just remember, take your time once you do make the switch. Front-end is a different animal from other trucks.
hey man gotta question how long is your route? what time you go in and get off ?
I normally start at 3am and finished before 11am if nothing happens to the truck.
I average about 110-120 stops on the heavy days, Mon, Wed and Fri. Tuesday and Thursday are my lightest days.
@@CoolHandMacc starting out how did you learn you routes. do they give you a sheet of paper of directions ?
@@darylwalker7857 I rode with veterans who showed me the routes at the county. They just recently started using route sheets. But every private hauler that I drove for would train you for at least two weeks before turning you loose on your own with the route sheets.
@@CoolHandMacc damn bro you finish 110-120 stops in 8 hours? We only got 70-90 stops and it takes 9-10 hours. You got nothing but direct stabs or you also gotta pull them out of enclosures?
How many dumpster you run per day? It is a lot or just a few .
I no longer work there, but the route I was on then averaged 130 lifts on Monday Wednesday and Friday, Tuesday was around 120 and Thursday was the lightest with about 60 lifts.
Dam bro those routes in your county are all direct stabs, here is southern cali we gotta pull those bins out of the enclosures 🙄
Yeah, the east coast is slightly different than the west. The further north you go, they actually deal with a lot of 10yd cans. The biggest here are 8yd. We do have some pull outs, but it was the customer's responsibility to set them out for service.
Tell me what happened to the two trucks coverage
I'm not following you brother, what are you asking exactly?
Whats the blinking light for
It's the pump indicator light. As long as the hydraulic pump was on, it would blink.
Do you not have a hopper cam ?
This particular truck didn't have one, but my current one does.
Why do you keep looking back towards the camera?
Sal C He's checking the position of the blade, you don't want to tip a bin in front of the blade.
So are you also on a timer when your out working on garbage trucks because I was just talking to one of the truck driver from waste management and he showed me his tablet and he has a clock counting down and I know that garbage truck apps games has a timer but I didn't know that you have to have a timer while on a real garbage truck job
Alexander Coppage thankfully no. The county is laid back, we don't have the worry of drivecams, tablets or counters.
Since he was park i know waste managements tablets will count down your lunch breaks too make sure you take one
Honestly is the front loader postion that hard? I start training 6/2021
No, not to me. It just takes a good bit of hand to eye coordination and being aware of everything around and above the truck at all times.
I am a natural heavy machine operator on and off wheels so I ain’t really worried just leaning on someone with creditable knowledge
Not hard but bins can be heavy. I work as a front loader driver in South Central Los Angeles and them bins be heavy. Its a really good job though you'll love it.
Easy peasy and pack on the run!!
all drive-ins? don't you have any 2yrd cans? that way you have to get off you truck and push them out
I no longer work for them. There were several 2yd compactors that were on the route, but the county was not responsible for rolling them out. The customer had to stage them on their service day(s).
I always wonder how do they operate these trucks since I young now I know from this video
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How many hrs u put in a week and what time do u start
Out here in California is like 50 -60 hrs bro
@@jcb4415 really 50-60 how is that possible
It doesn't seem that you have to communicate much with your office, you just get your route and off you go?
Yep, they rarely bothered us.
@@CoolHandMacc Coool, going for my second interview tomorrow :)
@@mrearthshome1375I hope everything goes well with it.
Front end driver for 10 yrs miller was and gfl toronto canada
What's up with the teddy bear lol?
I like you stay safe
So what are you looking for when you are looking back?
The packer blade.
@@CoolHandMacc so you're waiting for it to get as far as back as it goes once it's finished then you go and dump?
The packer blade pushes the trash from the hopper into the body of the truck. Since the hopper is open, trash could possibly spill over the top of the blade while it's extending. He's watching so he can retract the blade before that happens
@@the73inchdic3 perfectly said.
@@mrearthshome1375 Once the blade is unable to push the trash out of the hopper without it spilling over the top it's time to dump
Is that a backup camera in your truck ?
Yes
@@CoolHandMacc yeah I’m trying to get a job at rumpke not sure if you heard of them or not but it’s going to be my first out door type of job hopefully I can get my class B’s to drive them one day