Overnight Waste Collection Roll-Off Driver - Brooklyn

Interstate Waste Services•New York, NY

1d•$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 Brooklyn Depot. 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 service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material, transporting them to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. The company emphasizes safety, customer service, and a unique culture that balances corporate standards with a family-style environment.

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.
Ability to speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
Willingness and ability to work required hours, which may include weekends, nights, and holidays, as allowed under DOT regulation.

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, potentially making multiple trips.
Continuously monitor for safety and service-related issues, and report any issues with containers or equipment to the Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
Be responsible and accountable for the safety of oneself, colleagues, trucks, 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 DVIR, noting all issues for review/repair.
Communicate professionally with customers and Dispatchers, handling complaints about schedules and service quality courteously.
Notify Dispatch or Route Manager of issues such as blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups, or other route problems.
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 customer property ensuring proper lid replacement, upright setting, and no obstruction of driveways 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.