Class B CDL Roll Off Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Yonkers, NY

8d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring a Roll Off Garbage Truck Driver in Yonkers, New York. The driver safely operates roll-off trucks to pick up large metal containers filled with waste or recyclable material and transports the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility. Drivers may make one or more trips during a shift. The company deploys both manual and automatic trucks; this position requires the ability to drive a manual transmission. Routes may pass through congested communities and confined or tight city locations, so skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Drivers routinely climb in and out of the cab to service customer accounts and complete pre- and post-trip inspections. They must ensure the truck meets IWS safety standards and comply with OSHA and DOT regulations and local traffic laws. The position is based in Yonkers, NY, with Monday-through-Friday work and occasional Saturday hours. Start times are early: 12 midnight, 1 a.m., or 3 a.m. The role involves year-round, steady work and pays $28.00 to $35.00 per hour. A full benefits package and paid time off are offered. Applicants must include a resume or list of job history when applying.

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 at least one year of verifiable CDL driving experience within the last seven years.
Have one year of roll-off experience.
Be able to drive a manual transmission.
Have a great safety record and clean motor vehicle record (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 required hours as allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekend, night, and holiday work.
Include a resume or list of job history when applying.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely operate a roll-off truck to pick up large containers of waste or recyclable material.
Transport collected material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility, potentially making multiple trips during a shift.
Navigate congested communities and confined or tight city locations, including performing skilled backing maneuvers.
Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Ensure the truck follows IWS safety standards and comply with OSHA and DOT regulations and local traffic laws.