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Interstate Waste Services

Waste collection, dumpster rentals, recycling services

Class B CDL Roll Off Garbage Truck Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDanbury, 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.
  • A valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • An airbrake endorsement.
  • At least one year of CDL driving experience within the last seven years; one year of roll-off experience is required.
  • A strong safety record and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
  • Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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.
  • Ability to read and understand a map.
  • Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position, including repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds, and mounting and dismounting the truck multiple times per route.
  • Willingness and ability to work the required hours allowed under DOT regulations, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays.
  • Ability to drive a manual transmission.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate roll-off trucks to pick up large metal containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
  • Transport materials to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility, potentially making one or more trips during a shift.
  • Navigate routes through 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 required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure the truck meets company safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws before and during operation.

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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