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Class B Swing Garbage Truck Driver

Shelton, CT • On-site

Interstate Waste Services
Environmental Consulting Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$25 - $32/hr

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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

CDL B Swing Garbage Truck Drivers

Interstate Waste Services is now hiring CDL B Swing Garbage Truck Drivers in Shelton, CT! Safety is our first priority. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. One year experience driving multiple different garbage trucks is required. Must be able to drive a manual transmission.

To be considered, include a resume or list job history when applying.

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 Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We're proud 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.

  • 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 $25.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $32.00/Hr.

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