Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Bernardsville, NJ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring a Class B Front Load Truck Driver to safely operate front-load garbage trucks and transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Drivers may make one or more trips during a shift. The company deploys both manual and automatic trucks. Routes may involve congested communities and confined or tight city locations, requiring skilled backing. Drivers climb in and out of the cab throughout routes and perform truck inspections before and after operation. They are responsible for ensuring the vehicle complies with IWS safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. The position is based out of Bernardsville, New Jersey, and pays $31.50 per hour. A resume showing work history must be submitted 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 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 motor vehicle record.
Have working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
Be able to speak and read English to communicate 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 the required hours as allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays.
Submit a resume showing work history when applying.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a driver or helper for a refuse company is highly preferred.
Front-load garbage truck experience is required.

Responsibilities

Safely operate front-load trucks.
Transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, potentially making multiple trips per shift.
Navigate congested communities and confined or tight areas, including performing skilled backing maneuvers.
Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Perform 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.