CDL Class B Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Closter, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL Class B Front Load Garbage Truck Drivers for their Closter, NJ location. This is a year-round, steady work opportunity with a focus on safety. Drivers will be responsible for operating front-loading trucks to pick up waste and recyclable materials, transporting them to disposal or recycling facilities. The company emphasizes a balance between corporate standards and a family-style culture, providing high-quality waste and recycling services while prioritizing employee, customer, and environmental safety.

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Transporting material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift.
Performing driver pre and post inspections.
Ensuring the truck is in compliance with IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.
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.