Yard Jockey -Non CDL
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services (IWS) is hiring a Yard Jockey (Non-CDL) position. This role offers an hourly pay rate of $21.78 and provides year-round, steady work with a full benefits package including PTO. IWS is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, primarily servicing Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, and New York City, with expanded operations into Pennsylvania and Ohio. The company caters to a diverse range of customers and is committed to providing high-quality services while prioritizing employee, customer, and environmental safety. IWS aims to balance the standards of a large corporation with a small business, family-style culture.
Requirements
- 21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
- 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
- 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
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 Pounds, and move & maneuver up to 100 Pounds
- Ability to mount & dismount the truck multiple times every route
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 throughout the shift.
- Performing driver pre and post inspections.
- Ensuring the truck is in compliance with IWS’s safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws prior to and while operating the vehicle.
- 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.
Benefits
- Year Round-Steady work
- Full Benefits packet with PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
