Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Shelton, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services (IWS) is seeking experienced Class A Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers for their Shelton, CT facility. This role involves operating tractor trailers to transport municipal and commercial waste containers between local Transfer Stations and rail yards. IWS is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, committed to high-quality services while prioritizing safety. Founded in 1998, IWS combines the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement.
Clean driving record.
At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL-A within the last 7 years.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA and applicable traffic regulations.
Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Must be able to read and understand a map.
Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
Must be willing and able to work required hours as allowed under DOT regulation, which may include weekend, night, and/or holiday work.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a refuge company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the truck in compliance with IWS’s safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Ensure that the container and its content are always secure, which may require climbing onto containers and/or reaching overhead.
Perform pre- and post-route inspections of the assigned truck and document any safety issues.
Continuously monitor for safety and service-related issues, as well as containers or equipment in need of repair, and report any issues to the Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
Immediately notify Route Supervisor or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Communicate professionally with customers and Dispatchers at all times, responding courteously and respectfully to complaints.