Class B Rear Load Truck Driver

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Commercial Rear Load Truck Drivers!

Location: Stamford, CT
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 recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift.
• Deploy both Manual & Automatic Trucks.
• May be required to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, move & maneuver up to 100 pounds, as well as mount & dismount the truck multiple times every route.
• Routes may require navigating through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
• Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
• Routine driver pre and post inspections required.
• Ensure the truck follows 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 & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
• Valid Class A or B CDL Airbrake Endorsement
• 1-year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
• Great Safety Record and Clean MVR
• Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
• 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

Qualifications

Required 1 year Rear Load experience is REQUIRED
Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Year Round-Steady work
Full Benefits packet with Paid Time Off

Pay

Hourly pay - $26.00 to $33.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday thru Friday with occasional Saturday hours
Early start time - 4am or 5am
No OVERNIGHTS!!