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Interstate Waste Services

Waste collection, dumpster rentals, recycling services

Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePaterson, NJ, USA$31.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must hold a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license and an airbrake endorsement.
  • Applicants must have at least one year of commercial driving experience within the last seven years; the overview additionally specifies one to two years of front-load garbage truck experience.
  • Applicants must have a strong safety record and clean motor vehicle record.
  • Applicants must have working knowledge of Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and applicable traffic regulations.
  • Applicants must be able to speak and read English to communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and make legible entries on reports and records.
  • Applicants must be able to read and understand a map.
  • Applicants must meet the position's physical and safety requirements, including repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds, and repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to work the required hours as allowed under Department of Transportation regulations, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays.
  • Applicants must be able to navigate congested communities and confined or tight areas, perform skilled backing maneuvers, and routinely climb in and out of the truck cab.
  • Applicants must submit a resume showing work history when applying.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate front-load trucks, which may be manual or automatic.
  • Transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility, making one or more trips throughout the shift as needed.
  • Perform pre- 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 during operation.
  • Service customer accounts along assigned routes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a driver or helper 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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