Non-CDL Hook / Roll Off Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Yonkers, NY

2d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customers and environmental safety. What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. Essential Job Summary: We are seeking Non-CDL Driver who will be working out of our Yonkers facility and reporting to the Site Operations Manager but is also subject to supervision by Operations Supervisors and Dispatchers. This is a full time, Union, non-exempt, hourly position with an early morning first shift schedule starting anywhere between 1AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays. Shifts may vary from 10 to 12 hours per day or until the route is complete. $25.00 per hour, time and a half after 40 hours in a week. Plus amazing Union Benefits, 401K matching, Union raises each year, and a Health and retirement savings account. There is an opportunity and program after 1 year for IWS to pay for your Full CDL license too!! A Non-CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating company vehicles over 10K pounds but under 26K pounds. Our Non-CDL Drivers mainly operate a vehicle with rotation, roll off and hook capabilities, the Rack Truck and the Mini Packer, but may be asked to other vehicles within their weight class. Drivers transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
All Drivers must have a valid Drivers license and a clean driving record.
At least 3 years of experience operating a motor vehicle within the last 7 years. Experience as a Driver or Helper for a refuse company is highly preferred.
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 that may include weekend, night, and/or holiday work.

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely operating the truck in compliance with IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Safely operates a truck along designated route, or within yard, and to delivery area; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Cleans areas around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Continuously monitors for safety and service-related issues, as well as containers of other equipment in need of repair, and report any issues to the Operations Supervisor or Dispatch.
Courteously interacts with customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely manner.
All Action/ IWS employees are expected to be responsible and accountable for the safety for themselves, their colleagues, the trucks, and other equipment and property. Drivers must immediately notify Operations Supervisor or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Communicate professionally with customers and Dispatchers at all times. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and quality of service. Our Drivers must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner.
Attend all required training, operational meetings, and mandatory monthly Safety Meetings
Ensuring that the container and its content are always secure. This includes periodically checking tarps and ties and may require the driver to climb onto containers and/or reach overhead.
Operates manual and automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load containers at the designated facility.
Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.
Safely operate a Mini packer on specified routes to collect solid waste.
Transport the Material to a Disposal, Transfer or Recycling Facility, & May Make One or More Trips Throughout the Shift.