Class B Rear Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Shelton, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Commercial Rear Load Truck Drivers for their Shelton, CT location. This role emphasizes safety and offers steady, year-round work with an early start time. The company is a progressive provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, combining the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business.

Requirements

Must possess a Valid Class A or B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement.
1 year of verifiable CDL driving experience within the last 7 years.
Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission.
21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States.
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, and 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.

Nice To Haves

1 year Rear Load experience is required.
Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge 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 driver pre and post-trip inspections.
Ensure the truck follows IWS safety standards, OSHA and 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.