Class B Front Load Driver
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers. Safety is our top priority. This is a year-round, steady work opportunity with early start times, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday hours. We are a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and have expanded into Pennsylvania and Ohio. We pride ourselves on balancing the standards of a large corporate company with a small business family culture. Drivers are responsible for safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up of waste or recyclable materials, transporting it to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. We utilize both manual and automatic trucks. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds, moving up to 100 pounds, and repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck cab.
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
Nice To Haves
- Front Load Garbage Truck Experience Required
- Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
- Transporting the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift.
- Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
- Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
- Routinely climbing in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
- Performing driver pre and post inspections to 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.
Benefits
- Full Benefits packet with Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
