Class B Side Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Plainfield, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Side Load Truck Drivers. Safety is our top priority. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Interstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and expanding into Pennsylvania and Ohio. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services while maintaining a strong focus on safety for employees, customers, and the environment. We have successfully combined the standards of a large corporation with a small business, family-style culture.

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 and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Ability to read and 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
Side Load Garbage Truck experience required

Nice To Haves

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 pre and post-trip inspections to ensure truck compliance with safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Navigate through congested communities and confined or tight city areas.
Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.