CDL Class B Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Closter, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring a CDL Class B Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver for work at Home Depot in Closter, New Jersey. The role involves driving rear-loading trucks and transporting material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, potentially making multiple trips during a shift. Drivers operate manual and automatic trucks and perform required pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance with company safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. Routes may pass through congested communities and confined city areas, requiring skilled backing maneuvers. Drivers repeatedly climb in and out of the cab and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with possible weekend, night, or holiday work as required and permitted under DOT regulations. The position offers steady, year-round work at $27.00 per hour and a full benefits package with PTO.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Hold a valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Have an airbrake endorsement.
Have one year of CDL driving experience within the last seven years; the posting also highlights one year of verifiable CDL experience.
Have a great safety record and clean MVR.
Have working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
Be able to speak and read English to converse with the public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Be able to read and understand a map.
Meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
Be willing and able to work the required hours allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekend, night, or holiday work.
Include a resume or job history when applying.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a driver or helper for a refuse company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive rear-loading trucks.
Transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, potentially making one or more trips during a shift.
Perform required pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure the truck complies with IWS safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Navigate congested communities and confined or tight city areas, using skilled backing maneuvers.
Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.