Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Danbury, CT

5d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers. Safety is our top priority. This position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $24.00/hour, with a dispatch location in Danbury, CT. The work schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Front Load Garbage Truck experience is required. Interstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services, known for its progressive and innovative approach. We serve a diverse customer base across Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and have expanded into Pennsylvania and Ohio. Our mission is to provide high-quality services while prioritizing employee, customer, and environmental safety. We strive to balance the standards of a large corporation with a small business, family-style culture.

Requirements

21 years of age and 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.
Ability to 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 operate front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility, potentially making multiple trips per shift.
Navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Perform driver pre and post inspections to ensure the truck is in compliance with IWS safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws prior to and while operating the vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.