Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Paterson, NJ

7d•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 $31.27, with a work schedule of Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed. We are the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded into Pennsylvania and Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of customers and are committed to providing high-quality services while focusing on safety. We maintain the standards of a large corporation while preserving 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.
Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
Great Safety Record and Clean MVR.
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
Ability 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.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Meet physical and safety requirements of the position.
Willing and able to work required hours as allowed under DOT regulation, which may include weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
1-2 years of Front Load Garbage Truck experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuse 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.
Perform pre and post-trip inspections to ensure truck compliance with safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
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.