Class B Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Hammonton, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Commercial Rear Load Garbage Truck Drivers for their Hammonton, NJ location. This is a year-round, steady work opportunity with a focus on safety. The company is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and Connecticut, with a landfill in Ohio. They pride themselves on balancing the standards of a large corporation with a small business, family-style culture. Drivers are responsible for safely operating trucks for the pick-up service of waste or recyclable material, transporting it to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. They may make multiple trips per shift and operate both manual and automatic trucks. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds and moving up to 100 pounds, as well as frequent mounting and dismounting of the truck.

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
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

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.
Making one or more trips throughout the shift.
Operating both manual and automatic trucks.
Repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds.
Mounting and dismounting the truck multiple times every route.
Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Routinely 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 as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.