Class B CDL Roll Off Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Yonkers, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring CDL B Roll Off Garbage Truck Drivers in Yonkers, New York. Drivers safely operate roll-off trucks to pick up large metal containers filled with waste or recyclable material and transport them to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Drivers may make one or more trips during a shift. The company deploys both manual and automatic trucks, and applicants for this role must be able to drive a manual transmission. Routes may involve navigating 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 perform pre- and post-trip inspections. They are responsible for ensuring that their truck meets IWS safety standards and complies with OSHA and DOT regulations and local traffic laws. The position is based in Yonkers, NY, and offers year-round, steady work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours and early starts at midnight, 1 a.m., or 3 a.m. Weekend, night, or holiday work may be required as allowed under DOT regulations. The role requires repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds and moving or maneuvering up to 100 pounds, as well as repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck. Hourly pay is $28.00 to $35.00, with a full benefits package and paid time off. 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 B CDL with an airbrake endorsement.
Have at least one year of CDL driving experience within the last seven years.
Have a great safety record and clean MVR.
Be able to drive a manual transmission.
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, including repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds, and repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck.
Be willing and able to work required hours as allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekend, night, or 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.
Roll-off experience is required.

Responsibilities

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