Class B Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is now hiring CDL B Rear Load Truck Drivers based out of Ewing, NJ. Safety is our first priority!

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
• Transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility, making one or more trips throughout the shift.
• Deploy both manual and automatic trucks.
• May be required to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, move and maneuver up to 100 pounds, and mount and dismount the truck multiple times every route.
• Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers essential to successfully perform this job.
• Routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
• Ensure the truck is in compliance with IWS's safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.

Requirements

• 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• One year of CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
• Great safety record and clean MVR.
• Experience as a driver or helper for a refuse company is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
• Ability to speak and read English to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
• Read and understand a map.
• Meet physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Willing and able to work required worked hours as allowed under DOT regulation, including weekend, night, and/or holiday work.

Qualifications

• One year of CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
• Great safety record and clean MVR.
• Experience as a driver or helper for a refuse company is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable traffic regulations.
• Ability to speak and read English to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
• Read and understand a map.
• Meet physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Willing and able to work required worked hours as allowed under DOT regulation, including weekend, night, and/or holiday work.

Skills

• Safe driving skills.
• Highly skilled backing maneuvers.
• Customer service skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

Full benefits package with paid time off.

Pay

USD $27.90/Hr.

Schedule

Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday hours. Early start time - 5:00am.