Class B CDL Swing Garbage Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Year-round steady work

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT is hiring CDL B Swing Garbage Truck Drivers to provide reliable waste collection services for the area. The role requires the ability to operate front, side, roll-off and rear-loading trucks with attention to safety.

Compensation is $25.00 to $32.00 per hour, with a full benefits package, paid time off, and year-round steady work. Early starts at 4am or 5am and Monday–Friday schedules with occasional Saturday hours are typical.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age and legally 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.
• Good safety record and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Front, Side, Roll Off and/or Rear-Loading Trucks for pickup service.
• Transport material to disposal, transfer or recycling facilities and may make multiple trips.
• Back up and maneuver trucks in congested areas; perform pre/post inspections.
• Comply with DOT/OSHA regulations and maintain safety standards.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Safety conscious

English communication

Job description

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B SWING Garbage Truck Drivers in Danbury, CT!

Safety is our first Priority!

$25.00 to $32.00 / Hour

1 year experience driving multiple different Garbage Trucks is REQUIRED

Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission

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Highlights:

• Monday thru Friday with occasional Saturday hours
• Early start time - 4am or 5am
• Hourly pay - $25.00 -$32.00
• Year Round-Steady work
• Full Benefits packet with Paid Time Off
• 1 Year verifiable CDL driving experience within the last 7 years required

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York,New Jerseyand Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio.IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste,recyclingand environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees,customersand communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial,medicaland commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses thatremaina part of our team today.We’reproud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

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, Roll Off and/or Rear-Loading Trucks, for the Pick-Up Service of Bins, Toters, or Containers Filled with Waste or Recyclable Material.
• 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 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 $25.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $32.00/Hr.