Class B Swing Garbage Truck Driver
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is seeking a CDL B SWING Garbage Truck Driver in Shelton, 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 through Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday hours. Interstate Waste Services is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing the safety of its employees, customers, and communities. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown through acquisitions, combining the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business.
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
- 1 year experience driving multiple different Garbage Trucks is 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, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift.
- Perform driver pre and post inspections to ensure the truck is in compliance with IWS’s safety standards, as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.
- 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.
Benefits
- Full Benefits packet with Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
