Rear Load Driver
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring Rear Loader Truck Drivers! Safety is our first Priority! This is a year-round, steady work position with an early start time and a full benefits packet with PTO. Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country, primarily servicing Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, and New York City, with expanded operations into Pennsylvania and Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers, aiming to provide high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing safety. We balance the standards of a large corporate company with a small business family culture.
Requirements
- 1 Year verifiable CDL experience required.
- Valid Class A or B CDL.
- Airbrake Endorsement.
- 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.
- 18 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States.
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, potentially making multiple 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, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and during operation.
Benefits
- Full Benefits packet with PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
