Overnight Waste Collection CDL Driver - Jersey City (Driving in Manhattan)

Interstate Waste Services•Jersey City, NJ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Action Carting Environmental Services/ Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Waste Collection CDL Driver to work out of their Jersey City Depot, servicing NYC Routes. This is a full-time, Union, non-exempt, hourly position with an overnight schedule starting between 7pm and 9pm, with shifts typically lasting 10 to 12 hours or until the route is complete. The driver will work alongside a Helper, operating a rear-loading truck for the pick-up of waste or recyclable materials, transporting it to disposal or recycling facilities. The company emphasizes a culture that balances corporate standards with a small business family feel, focusing on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid Class A or B CDL.
Clean driving record.
At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL A or B, 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 refuse company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a rear-loading truck for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Transport material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift.
Safely operate the truck in compliance with IWS’s safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); note all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Ensure that the container and its content are always secure, which may require climbing onto containers and/or reaching overhead.
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 the Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
Immediately notify Route Supervisor or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Communicate professionally with customers and Dispatchers at all times, including receiving and reporting complaints about schedules and quality of service in a courteous and respectful manner.
Attend all required training, operational meetings, and mandatory monthly Safety Meetings.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.