Class B Front Load Driver
Interstate Waste Services - Jersey City
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Overview
Join Interstate Waste Services as a CDL B Front Load Driver!
Your Safety is Our Top Priority!
Competitive Pay: $30.66 per hour
Dispatch Location: Jersey City, NJ
Schedule: Monday - Saturday, starting at 2am
Do you have experience driving front load garbage trucks? If so, we want to hear from you!
Job Highlights:
- Work week: Monday - Saturday with a 2am start time
- Hourly pay: $30.66 with opportunities for overtime
- Minimum of 1 year CDL experience required
- Full comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more!
About Us:
Interstate Waste Services stands as a leader in solid waste and recycling services, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and expanding into Pennsylvania and Ohio. We prioritize environmentally responsible practices while ensuring the safety of our employees and the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions: To perform this role effectively, a driver must successfully carry out the following duties:
- Safely operate front, side, or rear-loading trucks to pick up bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
- Transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities, potentially making multiple trips throughout the shift.
- Utilize both manual and automatic trucks.
- Lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and maneuvering up to 100 pounds; the role involves climbing in and out of the truck numerous times during each route.
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 21 and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Valid Class A or B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement.
- At least 1 year of CDL driving experience in the past 7 years.
- Excellent safety record and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Experience as a driver or helper in a waste management company is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and relevant traffic regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and understand maps.
- Willingness to work required hours, including potential weekend, night, or holiday shifts.
Additional Job Insights:
- Drivers may need to navigate congested areas and tight spaces.
- Skilled backing maneuvers are essential.
- Pre and post-trip truck inspections are mandatory to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IWS is proud to foster a diverse workplace and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.
Salary: $30.66 per hour.