Class B Rear Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Shelton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Commercial Roll Off Truck Drivers for their Shelton, CT location. This is a full-time position with steady, year-round work, operating Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday hours. Drivers are responsible for safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up of waste or recyclable materials, transporting them to disposal or recycling facilities. The role may involve multiple trips per shift and requires the ability to drive manual transmission trucks. The company emphasizes safety and provides a full benefits package. Interstate Waste Services is a progressive provider of solid waste and recycling services in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, combining the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business.

Requirements

Must be 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
Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission

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, and may make one or more 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 their truck follows IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.