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Interstate Waste Services

Waste collection, dumpster rentals, recycling services

Class B CDL Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShelton, CT, USA$25 - $32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • Valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license.
  • Air brake endorsement.
  • At least one year of commercial driving experience within the last seven years, including one year of required rear-load experience.
  • A strong safety record and clean motor vehicle record.
  • Working knowledge of Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 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.
  • Ability to read and understand a map.
  • Ability to meet the position's physical and safety requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to work the required hours as allowed under Department of Transportation regulations, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays.
  • Ability to drive a manual transmission.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate rear-loading trucks to pick up bins, toters, and containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
  • Transport waste or recyclable material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility and make one or more trips throughout the shift as needed.
  • Navigate congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
  • Perform skilled backing maneuvers.
  • Climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure the truck complies with company safety standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Transportation regulations, and local traffic laws before and while operating the vehicle.
  • Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds, and mount and dismount the truck multiple times per route.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a driver for a refuse company is highly preferred.

About the Company

Interstate Waste Services

Waste collection, dumpster rentals, recycling services

Interstate Waste Services (IWS) provides waste management services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients in New York and New Jersey. It collects trash, rents dumpsters, and handles recycling, with revenue from service fees for collection and disposal, dumpster rentals, and processing recyclables. IWS also runs material recovery facilities that sort and process paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum for reuse. Distinctive traits include privately owned, locally operated operations with a family legacy, a strong emphasis on prompt, dependable service and competitive pricing, and a focus on environmental responsibility. The company aims to be a reliable waste management partner by offering comprehensive services and sustainable waste practices.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$125M
Headquarters
Teaneck Township, New Jersey
Founded
1998

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