Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Rockaway, NJ

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers to safely operate front-load garbage trucks from its dispatch location in Rockaway, New Jersey. Drivers transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities and may make one or more trips during a shift. The company operates both manual and automatic trucks. Drivers perform pre- and post-trip inspections and are responsible for keeping their vehicles compliant with IWS safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. Routes may pass through congested communities and confined city locations, requiring skilled backing maneuvers. Drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts. The role may require repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds and moving or maneuvering up to 100 pounds, as well as repeated mounting and dismounting of the truck. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed, and an early start time. Weekend, night, or holiday work may be required as allowed under DOT regulations.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Hold a valid Class A or B CDL.
Have 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 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.
Be willing and able to work the required hours as allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekends, nights, and 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.
One to two years of front-load garbage truck experience is listed in the overview.

Responsibilities

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