Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer jobs in East Orange, NJ

Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer operates a large or heavy truck that transports cargo to and from specified locations on time and according to schedule. Operates vehicle safely and responsibly, adhering to all DOT and company safety regulations. Being a Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer conducts routine inspections prior to departure to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition. Manages appropriate cargo documentation and provides necessary paperwork upon the delivery of goods. Additionally, Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer coordinates the loading and unloading of the truck, verifying cargo and ensuring items are properly stored and secured. Maintains contact with dispatcher to provide status updates, clarify special instructions, and notify about delays or issues during transport. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. May require a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver
  • Interstate Waste Services
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Interstate Waste is Hiring Class A Truck Drivers 

     

    Dispatch Location: 540 Doremus Ave. Newark, NJ 07105

     

    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:

     

    • Monday-Friday, with the occasional Saturday work
    • Overnight Shift: 8pm - 4am  Overtime is available
    • Pay Rate: $28.58
    • Overtime paid after 40 hours in a work week.
    • Average 55-60 hours per week.
    • 1 Year Class A, Tractor Trailer Driving experience is required along with a good safety record.

    Responsibilities

     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 and video monitoring.
    • We strictly adhere to DOT safety regulations, including motor vehicle record review and drug testing requirements.

    Qualifications

    Requirements 

    • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
    • All Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record.
    • At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL-A, within the last 7 years. Experience as a Driver or Helper for a refuge company is highly preferred.
    • Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA and applicable traffic regulations.
    • Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic and signals, respond to official questions, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
    • Must be able to read and understand a map
    • Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
    • Must be willing and able to work required worked hours as allowed under DOT regulation and may include weekend, night, and/or holiday work.

     

    Career opportunities 

     

    We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with IWS. Many of our Supervisors, Dispatchers, Managers, and other leadership staff, started their careers as Helpers or Drivers. 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. 

     

    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 $28.38/Hr.

    Salary Range Maximum

    USD $28.38/Hr.
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Tractor Trailer Drivers
  • Presidential Express Trucking
  • Bayonne, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Class A License Hazardous Endorsement Minimum 2 years experience Salary based on experience Health benefits after 6 months All applicants should call prior to applying. When you apply, please prepare ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Truck driver weekly
  • Truck Driver Jobs in America
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Info Job Location : Scott City, MO Route Type : Regional Type of Assignment : Dedicated Equipment : Dry Van Hours Per Shift : 10 Hours Hours Per Week : 60 Hours Shift Start Time : 06 : 00 am Worki...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Local cdl truck driver
  • Truck Driver Jobs in America
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Info Job Location : Lansdowne, MD Route Type : Local Hours Per Shift : 8 Hours Hours Per Week : 40 Hours Shift Start Time : 05 : 00 am Working Days : Mon-Fri Transmission Type : Automatic Job Requ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Cdl truck driver
  • Truck Driver Jobs in America
  • Jersey, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Info Job Location : Gaffney, SC Route Type : Regional Type of Assignment : Temp to Hire Hours Per Shift : 12 Hours Hours Per Week : 60 Hours Shift Start Time : 04 : 00 am Working Days : Mon-Fri Tr...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Tractor driver
  • Beacon Building Products
  • Jersey, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Description : Do you have a Commercial Driver's License Class A with 12 months of experience? Can you "Blind-Side Back" a 52 Foot Trailer into a tight place? Are you looking for an opportunity to ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Truck Driver
  • Suburban Propane, LP
  • Mahwah, NJ
  • > > **Truck Driver** **Mahwah , NJ** **JOB ID: 6674** **JOB CATEGORY: Drivers** **POSITION TYPE: Regular Full-Time** **O...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver
  • Lehigh Hanson Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 10733BR **Truck Driver** Pavilion-NY Job Posting **WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING** Were Lehigh Hanson. Our p...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A Truck Driver
  • Albany Trucking - Indeed
  • Newark, NJ
  • CDL A Truck Driving jobs that will have you home weekly. This position offers dry goods freight that is 100% no-touch. Y...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A Truck Driver
  • Albany Trucking
  • Newark, NJ
  • Class A CDL Truck Driver, no touch freight $1500 to $1600 per week , paid on all miles New Trucks with all the perks, Fu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver
  • Parksite Inc.
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • **Parksite is looking or a CDL Class A Truck Driver to join our team!** The driver will haul building materials in our 4...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A Truck Driver
  • American Trucking Group
  • Newark, NJ
  • We are looking for a CDL A truck driver to join our family-owned business one of the lowest turnover rates in the indust...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Truck Driver
  • McCain Foods
  • Bloomfield, NJ
  • **Position Title:** Delivery Truck Driver **Position Type:** Temporary - Full-Time ? **Position Location:** Bloomfield, ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Truck Driver
  • Misfits Market
  • Newark, NJ
  • Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustain...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the city's population was 64,270, reflecting a decline of 5,554 (−8.0%) from the 69,824 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 3,728 (−5.1%) from the 73,552 counted in the 1990 Census.[21] The city was the state's 20th most-populous municipality in 2010, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality in 2000.[22] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.924 square miles (10.164 km2), all of it land. East Orange shares border...
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