Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Overview: 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. <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> 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. <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> Essential Job Summary:: Interstate Waste is Hiring Class A Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers for our Shelton, CT facility The CDL-A Drivers will be operating tractor trailers transporting containers of municipal and commercial waste between our local Transfer Stations and our rail yards. Highlights: Start time approximately 5am Home nightly Monday-Friday, with the occasional Saturday work Pay Rate: $24.00 to $27.00 / hour Overtime paid after 40 hours in a work week. Amazing Union Benefits Average 55-60 hours per week. 1 Year Class A, Tractor Trailer Driving experience is required along with a good safety record. 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.: Responsibilities The driver is responsible for safely operating the truck in compliance with IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws. This is a full time, year around This union position offers competitive pay and full benefits , including medical insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. All routes are local, you will be home daily . Ensuring that the container and its content are always secure. This includes periodically checking tarps and ties and may require the driver to climb onto containers and/or reach overhead. Perform pre- and post-route inspections of assigned truck and document any safety issues on standard reports. Continuously monitor for safety and service-related issues, as well as containers of other equipment in need of repair, and report any issues to the Route Supervisor or Dispatch. All IWS employees are expected to be responsible and accountable for the safety for themselves, their colleagues, the trucks, and other equipment and property. Drivers must immediately notify Route Supervisor or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage. Communicate professionally with customers and Dispatchers at all times. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and quality of service. Our Drivers must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner. Work Environment The Driver position may be required to lift up to 50 pounds, as well as mount and dismount the truck multiple times every route. As part of our commitment to safety and accountability, all our trucks are equipped with route tracking software…

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