Full-Time

Diesel Mechanic

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Interstate Waste Services

Interstate Waste Services

201-500 employees

Waste collection, recycling, and dumpster rentals

Compensation Overview

$32.64/hr

Entry, Junior

Bedminster, NJ, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • A valid driver’s license is required. CDL preferred.
  • Experience working on heavy duty diesel equipment OR training from a recognized trade school is required.
  • Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues, drivers and dispatch, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
  • Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
  • Must be able to provide own tools.
Responsibilities
  • Perform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment, including diesel heavy trucks and engines.
  • Utilize diagnostic software to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign necessary repairs.
  • Assist with emergency breakdowns when on call.
Desired Qualifications
  • 2+ years experience working as a heavy duty Diesel Mechanic
  • Experience with troubleshooting/repairing DPF systems diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
  • Working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations.
Interstate Waste Services

Interstate Waste Services

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Interstate Waste Services (IWS) provides waste collection and recycling services in New York and New Jersey. The company offers various services, including trash pickup, dumpster rentals, and recycling, to meet the needs of commercial, industrial, and residential clients. IWS operates material recovery facilities where recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum are sorted and processed, supporting its sustainability goals. Unlike many competitors, IWS emphasizes customer service and environmental responsibility, which has helped it grow rapidly. The company's goal is to deliver prompt and reliable waste management solutions while promoting recycling and sustainability.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$125M

Headquarters

Teaneck Township, New Jersey

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • The new facility can process 215,000 tons of recyclable material annually, boosting capacity.
  • Acquisitions like Pinto Service enhance IWS's service capabilities and regional presence.
  • Growing demand for recycling aligns with IWS's sustainability and service expansion goals.

What critics are saying

  • Volatility in recyclable commodity prices could impact revenue from material recovery facilities.
  • Global trade restrictions on recyclables may limit export opportunities, affecting profitability.
  • Rising operational costs, including fuel and labor, could pressure profit margins.

What makes Interstate Waste Services unique

  • IWS operates a $30M materials recovery facility with advanced AI-powered sorting technology.
  • The company has a strong family legacy and local roots in the waste industry.
  • IWS offers a comprehensive range of services, including trash pickup, recycling, and dumpster rentals.

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Company News

ROI-NJ
Apr 23rd, 2025
Interstate Waste Services Opens $30M Materials Recovery Facility In North Arlington

Interstate Waste Services Inc., a provider of solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services, said Tuesday it opened a materials recovery facility in North Arlington. The new facility, an investment of $30 million by Teaneck-based Interstate Waste Services, is capable of processing 215,000 tons of recyclable material annually.The 45,000-square-foot plant has an automated sorting system whose technologies include: AI-powered robotics, mechanical ballistic screening, magnetic separation, optical sorters, air classification, and a dedicated glass clean-up system. The idea is to keep more material out of landfills while supporting the region’s sustainability goals.“This new facility is the next step in that evolution – an investment in advanced technology that improves capture rates, diverts more material from landfills, and delivers real environmental benefits to the communities we serve,” said Michael DiBella, chief executive officer of Interstate Waste Services.According to Industry Growth Insight, which provides data and analytics to various business sectors, the global materials recovery facility market is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2018 to 2030. The factors behind the expansion are increasing awareness about waste segregation and recycling among consumers and businesses, and the rising demand for recycled materials from various industries. The waste disposal industry faces challenges like gyrating commodity prices, rising operational costs, and global trade restrictions on recyclable materials.The North Arlington plant is part of IWS’s strategy to modernize waste management infrastructure in the tri-state area and aim for a more sustainable future. The opening of the North Arlington materials recovery facility will also receive material from the five boroughs of New York.The plant was built on the site of an aging building

PR Newswire
Mar 19th, 2025
Interstate Waste Services Acquires Pinto Service, Merging Family-Owned Values With Leading Capabilities To Better Serve Northern New Jersey

TEANECK. N.J., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Waste Services, Inc. ("IWS"), a leading vertically integrated provider of solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services, today announced the acquisition of Pinto Service, Inc. and National Transport, Inc. (collectively "Pinto"), a family-owned waste hauling company with deep roots in northern New Jersey. The partnership brings together two family-founded organizations that share a commitment to exceptional service, employee health and safety, and community engagement.Founded in 1951 by Joseph and Gloria Pinto, Pinto Service grew from a single-truck operation into a trusted waste management provider known for reliability and strong customer relationships

Waste Today Magazine
Mar 19th, 2025
Interstate Waste Services acquires Pinto Service

Interstate Waste Services acquires Pinto Service.

Waste Dive
Mar 6th, 2025
Machinex Powers Innovative Recycling Solutions Across Public, Private, and Municipal Sectors

Interstate Waste Services: A Compact, High-Capacity MRF Solution Recognizing the importance of a system capable of handling both residential and commercial single stream recyclables, IWS partnered with Machinex to develop a state-of-the-art solution for their MRF in North Arlington, NJ.

Recycling Product News
Mar 4th, 2025
Machinex technology powers new MRFs across public and private sectors

Recognizing the importance of a system capable of handling both residential and commercial single-stream recyclables, Interstate Waste Services partnered with Machinex to develop an upgraded solution for the MRF in North Arlington, NJ.