CDL Class B Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Closter, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Front Load Garbage Truck Drivers for steady, year-round work. This progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services primarily services Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, and New York City, with expanded operations into Pennsylvania and Ohio. They cater to a diverse range of customers and are committed to providing high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services with a focus on safety. The company balances the standards of a large corporation with a small business, family-style culture.

Requirements

21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
Valid Class A or B CDL
Airbrake Endorsement
1-year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
Great Safety Record and Clean MVR
Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
Working Knowledge of DOT, OSHA & Applicable Traffic Regulations
Ability to Speak & Read English to Converse with the General Public, understand Highway Traffic & Signals, Respond to Official Questions & Make Legible Entries on Reports & Records
Read & Understand a Map
Meet Physical & Safety Requirements of the Position.
Willing & Able to Work Required Worked Hours as Allowed Under DOT Regulation & May Include Weekend, Night &/Or Holiday Work
Front Load Experience in the Waste Services Industry Required
Resume/job history must be included when applying.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

Safely operating front load trucks.
Transporting material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility, potentially making multiple trips.
Performing manual and automatic trucks.
Repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds.
Mounting and dismounting the truck multiple times every route.
Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Routinely climbing in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Performing driver pre and post inspections.
Ensuring the truck is in compliance with IWS’s safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.