Class B Rear Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Danbury, CT

4d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Commercial Rear Load Truck Drivers for their Danbury, CT 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 in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets. Founded in 1998, IWS combines the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business, serving a diverse range of industrial, medical, and commercial/residential customers.

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.
Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission
1 year Rear Load experience is 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 one or more trips throughout the shift.
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 follows IWS’s safety standards, as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.