Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is seeking CDL B Rear Load Truck Drivers for their Chester, NY location. This is a year-round, steady work opportunity with an early start time of 5:00 am, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours. The company prioritizes safety and offers a full benefits package with paid time off. Interstate Waste Services is a progressive provider of solid waste and recycling services, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and Connecticut, with a landfill in Ohio. They cater to a diverse customer base and aim to provide high-quality services while focusing on safety. The company culture balances large corporate standards with a small, family-style approach.
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
- 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
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 per shift.
- Navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
- Performing highly skilled backing maneuvers.
- Routinely 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, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and during operation.
Benefits
- Full Benefits packet with Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
