Class B Roll Off Truck Driver

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is now hiring CDL B Commercial Roll Off Truck Drivers in Shelton, CT. Safety is our top 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 per route.
• Navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers.
• Routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
• Perform driver pre and post-inspections to ensure compliance with IWS's safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
• Work routes that may include weekend, night, and/or holiday work, as allowed under DOT regulation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• One year of CDL driving experience within the last seven years.
• Great safety record and clean motor vehicle report (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.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• One year of CDL driving experience within the last seven years.
• A 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.

Skills

• Highly skilled backing maneuvers.
• Physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb in and out of the truck cab frequently.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and traffic regulations.
• Strong communication skills to interact with the general public and respond to official questions.
• Ability to read and understand maps.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including paid time off.
• Steady year-round work with early start times (4am or 5am).
• Hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $32.00.
• Comprehensive safety standards and OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Compliance with local traffic laws.

Pay

Minimum USD $25.00/Hr. Maximum USD $32.00/Hr.

Schedule

Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday hours, with early start times (4am or 5am).