Class B Rear Load Truck Driver

Overview

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

Location:
Danbury, CT

Safety is our first Priority!

$25.00 to $32.00 Hour

1 year Rear Load experience is REQUIRED

Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission

• 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.

• Drivers are responsible for safely operating front, side, or rear‑loading trucks for the pickup 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.
• We deploy both manual and automatic trucks.
• The driver position may require repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds, and mounting and dismounting the truck multiple times during each route.
• 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.
• Drivers routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.
• Driver pre‑ and post‑inspections are required. Drivers are responsible for ensuring their truck follows IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.

• 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A or B CDL.
• Airbrake endorsement.
• 1‑year CDL driving experience within the last 7 years.
• Great safety record and clean MVR.
• Experience as a driver or helper for a referral company is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT, 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.
• Read and understand a map.
• Meet physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Willing and able to work required hours as allowed under DOT regulation, which may include weekend, night and/or holiday work.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary Range Minimum: USD $25.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $32.00/Hr.