Class B CDL Side Load Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services in New Jersey is hiring CDL B Side Load Truck Drivers on a 5am to 3:30pm schedule at $31.50 per hour. A valid CDL (A or B) with airbrake endorsement and one year of CDL experience are required. Safety is the priority, and the role includes operating front, side, or rear-loading trucks.

Drivers may lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver up to 100 pounds, with routes to disposal or recycling facilities, and occasional weekend/holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• 1 year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
• Strong safety record and clean MVR.
• Ability to read maps and follow routes.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front, side, or rear-loading trucks during pickup.
• Transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities.
• Drive in varied conditions and may perform multiple trips per shift.
• Observe safety protocols and perform pre/post inspections.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety-conscious

Maps & routing

English literacy

Backing maneuvers

Education

CDL License (Class A or B)

Airbrake Endorsement

Job description

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Side Load Truck Drivers!

Safety is our first Priority!

$31.50 Hour

Side Load Truck Driving experience in the Waste Industry is a Requirement

Highlights:

• Monday thru Friday
• Schedule - 5am-3:30pm
• Hourly pay of $31.50
• 1 Year verifiable CDL experience required

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded our operations of transfer stations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

We have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Job Highlights:

• Drivers are Responsible for Safely Operating Front, Side, or Rear-Loading Trucks, for the Pick-Up Service of Bags or Containers Filled with Waste or Recyclable Material. Drivers transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility, and may make one or more trips throughout the shift
• Drivers Transport the Material to a Disposal, Transfer or Recycling Facility, & May Make One or More Trips Throughout the Shift
• We Deploy Both Manual & Automatic Trucks
• The Driver Position May Be Required to Repeatedly Lift up to 50 Pounds, & Move & Maneuver up to 100 Pounds, As Well As Mount & Dismount the Truck Multiple Times Every Route

Requirements and Qualifications:

Requirements:

• 21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
• Valid Class A or B CDL
• Airbrake Endorsement
• 1-year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years.
• Great Safety Record and Clean MVR
• Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is Highly Preferred
• Working Knowledge of DOT, OSHA & Applicable Traffic Regulations
• Ability to Speak & Read English to Converse with the General Public, understand Highway Traffic & Signals, Respond to Official Questions & Make Legible Entries on Reports & Records
• Read & Understand a Map
• Meet Physical & Safety Requirements of the Position.
• Willing & Able to Work Required Worked Hours as Allowed Under DOT Regulation & May Include Weekend, Night &/Or Holiday Work

Additional Job Requirements:

• Routes may require Drivers to navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas in city locations.
• Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
• Our drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
• Driver pre and post inspections required. Drivers are responsible for ensuring their truck is in compliance with IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.

Additional Information

IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $31.50/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $31.50/Hr.