Landfill Over the Road Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Amsterdam, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Landfill Over the Road Driver to join their team. This is a full-time, non-union position responsible for safely operating a truck in compliance with safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. The role involves ensuring the security of the truck and its contents, performing pre- and post-route inspections, and monitoring for safety and service-related issues. Drivers are expected to be accountable for safety, report any incidents immediately, and communicate professionally with customers and partners. While routes are local and drivers are home daily, the position may require weekend, night, and/or holiday work. Interstate Waste Services is committed to providing high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing safety and offering competitive pay and full benefits.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement.
Clean driving record.
At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL-A within the last 7 years.
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA and applicable traffic regulations.
Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
Must be able to read and understand a map.
Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
Must be willing and able to work required worked hours as allowed under DOT regulation and may include weekend, night, and/or holiday work.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a refuge company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the truck in compliance with IWS’s safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Ensure that the container/tank and its content are always secure.
Perform pre- and post-route inspections of assigned truck and document any safety issues on standard reports.
Continuously monitor for safety and service-related issues, as well as containers of other equipment in need of repair, and report any issues to your manager.
Be responsible and accountable for the safety of themselves, their colleagues, the trucks, and other equipment and property.
Immediately notify their manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors or contracting partners at all times, including receiving and responding to complaints about schedules and quality of service.
Make note of and report on any complaints received from customers.