Waste Collection Roll-Off Driver - Jersey City Serving Manhattan

Interstate Waste Services•Jersey City, NJ

69d•$33 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Action Carting Environmental Services/ Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Waste Collection Roll Off 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, Sunday evening through Friday evening, with shifts typically lasting 10 to 12 hours or until the route is complete. The primary responsibility is to safely operate a Roll-Off Truck for the pick-up of containers filled with waste or recyclable material, transporting them to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. The company emphasizes a unique culture that balances corporate standards with a small business family style. They are committed to providing high-quality services while prioritizing employee, customer, and environmental safety. Action Carting is a Union organization, a Second Chance Employer, and a Drug-Free Workplace, committed to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
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.
Able to speak and read English well enough to converse with the public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Able to read and understand a map.
Able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
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 Roll-Off Truck for the pick-up service of 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.
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.
Be responsible and accountable for the safety of themselves, colleagues, trucks, and other equipment and property.
Immediately notify Route Supervisor or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
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.
Communicate professionally with customers and Dispatchers at all times, including receiving and responding to complaints about schedules and quality of service.
Notify 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.
Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
Completely dump all containers and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Position 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.