Class B Swing Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Shelton, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a CDL B SWING Garbage Truck Driver in Shelton, CT. This position prioritizes safety and offers steady, year-round work. The driver will be responsible for safely operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of waste or recyclable material, transporting it to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. The role may involve multiple trips per shift and requires navigating through congested communities and tight areas, necessitating skilled backing maneuvers. Drivers will also routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts and must perform pre and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

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
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 operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Transporting material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility.
Making one or more trips throughout the shift.
Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Climbing in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
Performing driver pre and post inspections.
Ensuring 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.