Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is seeking Class A Truck Drivers for an overnight position in Jersey City, NJ. The CDL-A Drivers will operate tractor trailers transporting containers of municipal and commercial waste between local Transfer Stations and rail yards.

Schedule & Pay

• Monday-Friday schedule, 8pm start time
• Hourly pay rate: $29.82
• Overtime paid after 40 hours in a work week
• All routes are local, home daily
• Union position offering competitive pay and full benefits, including medical insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the truck in compliance with IWS's safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws
• Ensure that the intermodal container and its content are always secure on the Tractor & Chassis Unit, including periodically checking tarps and ties, 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 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, their colleagues, the trucks, and other equipment and property
• 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 complaints about schedules and quality of service, making note of and reporting on such complaints, and responding in a courteous and respectful manner
• Other duties as assigned

Work environment

The Driver position may be required to lift up to 50 pounds, as well as mount and dismount the truck multiple times every route. All trucks are equipped with route tracking software and video monitoring. The company strictly adheres to DOT safety regulations, including motor vehicle record review and drug testing requirements.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record
• At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL-A within the last 7 years (3-5 years preferred)
• Inter-modal Container Experience preferred
• Experience as a Driver or Helper for a refuse company is highly preferred
• 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 hours as allowed under DOT regulation, which may include weekend, night, and/or holiday work

Career opportunities

Interstate Waste Services believes in providing the training and development needed to grow your career. Many of the company's Supervisors, Dispatchers, Managers, and other leadership staff started their careers as Helpers or Drivers.