Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Position Overview

Interstate Waste Services is now hiring CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers. Safety is our first priority.

• Hourly pay: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays, early start times 4 or 5 a.m.
• Location:
  
  Shelton, CT

• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

• Drivers safely operate front, side or rear‑loading trucks for pick‑up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
• Transport material to disposal, transfer or recycling facilities; may make one or more trips per shift.
• Both manual and automatic trucks are deployed.
• Position may require repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds and moving and maneuvering up to 100 pounds, including mounting and dismounting the truck multiple times per route.

• Operate trucks safely and comply with DOT, OSHA and local traffic regulations.
• Perform driver pre‑ and post‑inspections, ensuring truck is in compliance with safety standards.
• Navigate congested communities and confined or tight areas; perform highly skilled backing maneuvers.
• Climb in and out of truck cab to serve customer accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with Airbrake endorsement.
• One‑year CDL driving experience within the last 7 years.
• Excellent safety record and clean MVR.
• Experience as a driver or helper for a refill company is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA and applicable traffic regulations.
• Ability to speak and read English, use maps, enter reports and records.
• Meet physical and safety requirements.
• Willing and able to work required hours, which may include weekends, nights and/or holidays as allowed under DOT regulations.

• Routes may require navigating through congested, confined or tight city areas.
• Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential.
• Driver pre and post inspections required; maintain truck compliance with IWS safety standards, OSHA and DOT regulations and local traffic laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum – USD $25.00/Hr. Maximum – USD $32.00/Hr.