Class B Swing Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Danbury, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a CDL B SWING Garbage Truck Driver in Danbury, CT. Safety is our top priority. This is a year-round, steady work opportunity with early start times (4 am or 5 am) and a Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday hours. Interstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. Founded in 1998, IWS combines the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business, catering to 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
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
Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission

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.
Navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Perform driver pre and post inspections to ensure the truck is in compliance with IWS's safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and during operation.