CDL Class B Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Closter, NJ

7d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking CDL B Rear Load Garbage Truck Drivers for steady, year-round work. Safety is a top priority. The company is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, primarily servicing 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 aim to provide high-quality services while focusing on safety. IWS balances the standards of a large corporate company with a small business family 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
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

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, potentially making one or more trips throughout the shift.
Performing driver pre and post inspections to ensure the truck is in compliance with safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and during operation.
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.