Class A or B CDL Garbage Truck Front Load Driver – Yonkers, NY

Summary of Position:

Oak Ridge Waste and Recycling/Interstate Waste Services in Yonkers, NY is looking for an experienced Front Loader Waste and Recycling truck driver. You must have at least 1 year of experience in in the waste and recycling industry driving front load trucks.

Hours: Full Time – Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. Start time can be as early as 3 or 4AM.

Pay Range: $23 to $25 an hour with full Union Benefit package included!

Work Remotely: No

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning route to ensure most economical use of time and equipment
• Perform all duties in accordance with appropriate safety and security standards
• Perform daily Pre & Post-Trip inspections of your vehicle
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle. Report all mechanical issues immediately, to Supervisor
• Conform with, and abide by, all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Conform to all safety policies and use all appropriate safety equipment & PPE
• Complete and submit necessary daily paperwork
• Maintain a clean & valid drivers license
• Maintain safe vehicle operation, to protect your safety, and the safety of the public, by complying with company policies & procedures, as well as DOT regulations
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Because this is an OSHA “Safety Sensitive” position, all potential candidates are required to be able to pass a full drug screen (marijuana / THC included).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be properly licensed to operate the type of unit, (e.g., CDL “A” or “B” with air brakes) for which they are applying, for a minimum of 2 years
• Ability to pass DOT mandated, drug/alcohol tests
• Ability to pass pre-employment fit-for-duty evaluation
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
• Ability to safely operate various types of refuse vehicles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, as well as work independently

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Transportation Vehicles: Front Load, Rear Load, Rolloff Trucks (Class B)
• Tractor Trailers (Class A License)
• 2-Way Radio, Tablet, Various Hand Tools’

Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.