Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Plainfield, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers. Safety is our top priority. This position offers hourly pay of $32.81 and requires a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. Front Load Garbage Truck experience is required. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume showing work history. Interstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and has expanded into Pennsylvania and Ohio. We serve a diverse range of customers and are committed to providing high-quality services while prioritizing employee, customer, and environmental safety. We maintain a balance between corporate standards and a family-style culture.

Requirements

21 Years of Age & 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
Front Load Garbage Truck experience required
Drivers are Responsible for Safely Operating Front, Side, or Rear-Loading Trucks, for the Pick-Up Service of Bags or Containers Filled with Waste or Recyclable Material.
Drivers transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift
The Driver Position May Be Required to Repeatedly Lift up to 50 Pounds, & Move & Maneuver up to 100 Pounds, As Well As Mount & Dismount the Truck Multiple Times Every Route
Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
Our drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Driver pre and post inspections required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

Safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Transporting material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility, potentially making multiple trips throughout the shift.
Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Climbing in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Performing driver pre and post inspections.
Ensuring the truck is in compliance with IWS's safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws prior to and while operating the vehicle.
Other duties as assigned.