Class B Front Load Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Closter, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring a CDL Class B Front Load Garbage Truck Driver for its Home Depot location in Old Bridge, New Jersey. This role operates front load trucks to collect and transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, potentially making multiple trips during a shift. The fleet includes both manual and automatic trucks. Drivers conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure trucks comply with company safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. Routes may involve congested communities and confined urban spaces, requiring skilled backing maneuvers. Drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab and may repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds. The position offers year-round steady work and a full benefits package with PTO.

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 one year of CDL driving experience within the last seven years; the posting also specifies one year of verifiable CDL experience.
Have a great safety record and clean MVR.
Have working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
Be able to speak and read English to communicate with the general 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 the required hours as allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays.
Include a resume or job history when applying.
Have front load experience in the waste services industry.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely operate front load trucks.
Transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities and make one or more trips during a shift as needed.
Perform driver pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Ensure the truck complies with IWS safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and while operating it.
Navigate routes that may include congested communities and confined or tight city locations, using skilled backing maneuvers.
Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.