Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Lodi, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is hiring a CDL Class B Front Load Truck Driver based in Lodi, New Jersey. The driver safely operates front-load trucks, transports materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, and may make one or more trips during a shift. Both manual and automatic trucks are used. The role requires completing driver pre- and post-trip inspections and ensuring the vehicle complies with company safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. Routes may pass through congested communities and confined city locations, making skilled backing maneuvers essential. Drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. The start time is 3:00 a.m. Drivers must be willing and able to work the hours permitted under DOT regulations; work may include weekends, nights, or holidays. The position pays $31.50 per hour and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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 converse 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 permitted under DOT regulations, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely operate front-load trucks.
Transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, potentially making multiple trips during a shift.
Complete required pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Ensure the truck complies with IWS safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and while operating it.
Navigate routes through 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.