Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Shelton, CT

6d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio ! IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. We are seeking a Waste Collection Rear Load Driver who will be working out of our Shelton / North Haven, CT facility and reporting to the Site Manager but is also subject to supervision by Route Supervisors and Dispatchers. This is a full time, Union, non-exempt, hourly position with a first shift schedule from 4am and 3pm, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays but may vary depending on business needs. Shifts may vary from 10 to 12 hours per evening or until the route is complete. Our Waste Collection Roll-Off Driver’s main responsibility is to safely operate a Rear Load Truck, for the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Drivers transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift. A minimum of 1 year of experience driving and operating a Rear Load Truck is required. 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.

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 Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement, and a clean driving record.
At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL A or B, within the last 7 years.
At least 1 year of experience driving and operating a Roll Off Truck
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 refuse company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor for safety and service-related issues, as well as containers or other equipment in need of repair, and report any issues to the Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
All 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 Route Supervisor or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
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.
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.
Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
Work closely with Route Supervisor to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Attend all required training, operational meetings, and mandatory monthly Safety Meetings
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards
Performs other duties as assigned.