Class B Swing Garbage Truck Driver
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is seeking a CDL B Swing Garbage Truck Driver in Stamford, 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. We are the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets. 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.
- At least 1 year of FRONT LOAD AND REAR LOAD GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVING EXPERIENCE!!
- Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission
- 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
- 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
- 1 year experience driving Front Load AND Rear Load Garbage Trucks is REQUIRED
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
- Transporting the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility, potentially making one or more trips throughout the shift.
- Performing 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 prior to and while operating the vehicle.
- Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
- Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
- Routinely climbing 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
