Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

Company: Interstate Waste Services
Location: Far Rockaway
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B FRONT LOAD Truck Drivers in Stamford, CT! Safety is our first Priority! This position requires at least 1 year of verifiable Commercial Driving experience AND experience driving a FRONT LOAD Truck. FRONT LOAD with Front Load experience paid $25.00 / hour Highlights: Monday thru Friday with occasional Saturday hours Early start time - 4am / 5am Hourly pay - with overtime pay 1 Year verifiable CDL experience required - some FRONT LOAD experience required. Full Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental Vision, 401k and much more 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.: Job Highlights: 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. MUST have Front Load garbage / waste truck driving experience. 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 $28.00/Hr.

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