CDL Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Bernardsville, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring Commercial Rear Load Garbage Truck Drivers. The role requires a Class A or B license with at least 1 year of CDL driving experience. The position is located in Bernardsville, NJ, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, starting at 5 am, and an hourly pay rate of $27.04, with time and a half after 40 hours. Safety is a top priority. Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country, primarily servicing Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded operations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where they own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. They cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Their mission is to provide the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while focusing on employee, customer, and environmental safety. The company balances the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining 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
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
May be required to repeatedly lift up to 50 Pounds, & Move & Maneuver up to 100 Pounds, As Well As Mount & Dismount the Truck Multiple Times Every Route

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company

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 the material to a disposal, transfer or recycling facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift
Navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations
Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers
Routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts
Perform driver pre and post inspections
Ensure 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