CDL Class B Side Load (ASL) Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services • Danbury, CT

112d • $25

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT is hiring CDL B Automated Side Load Truck Drivers. Safety is our first priority, and we offer a competitive hourly pay rate of $25.00, with overtime pay after 40 hours in a work week. The position requires at least 1 to 2 years of experience driving a Side Loader garbage truck. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours and an early start time. This is a year-round position with steady work and a full benefits package that includes paid time off (PTO).

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• At least 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
• Great safety record and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Experience as a driver or helper for a refuse company is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
• Ability to speak and read English to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signals.
• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Meet physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Willing and able to work required hours as allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekends, nights, and/or holiday work.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
• Transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility, making one or more trips throughout the shift.
• Perform manual and automatic truck operations.
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds.
• Mount and dismount the truck multiple times during each route.
• Conduct pre and post inspections of the truck to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

• Full benefits packet with paid time off (PTO).
• Year-round steady work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees