Class B Rear Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Plainfield, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Rear Load Truck Drivers for their Plainfield, NJ location. This is a safety-focused position with a starting pay of $27.00/hour. The schedule is Monday-Saturday with a 4 AM start time. 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. They serve a diverse range of customers and prioritize employee, customer, and environmental safety, while maintaining a family-style culture. Drivers are responsible for safely operating rear-loading trucks, transporting materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, and may make multiple trips per shift. Both manual and automatic trucks are used. The role requires the ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, move and maneuver up to 100 pounds, and mount/dismount the truck multiple times per route.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely operating rear-loading trucks
Transporting material to a disposal, transfer or recycling facility
Making one or more trips throughout the shift
Repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds
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
Climbing in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts
Performing driver pre and post inspections
Ensuring truck compliance with safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws