CDL-A Driver (Various Positions)

River City Environmental; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive and bonus opportunities

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

River City Environmental is seeking a CDL Operator in Portland, OR. The role involves safely operating CDL vehicles, performing inspections, loading/unloading materials, and maintaining paperwork in compliance with DOT regulations.

The position offers hourly pay between $30 and $35, along with benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k with employer match, and various incentives. Overtime, weekends, and nights may be required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required and insurable driving record.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission truck (no restrictions).
• 1+ year CDL truck driving experience required.
• Experience in environmental/construction industries preferred.
• Able to work in confined spaces and lift 75 lbs+.
• Pass background check and urinalysis per federal guidelines.
• English language proficiency per FMCSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CDL-class vehicles (side dumps, dump trucks, tankers, roll-offs).
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and documentation.
• Load and unload materials, waste, or equipment as assigned.
• Maintain logs, manifests, and job paperwork.
• Follow DOT, state, and company safety regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A

Manual transmission

English communication

Overtime willingness

Safety compliance

Education

None

Job description

• Location 5410 NE 109th Avenue,Portland, OR, 97220,United States
• Base Pay $30.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category Driver, CDL Operator, CDL Driver
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Who We Are:

For over 31 years, River City Environmental, Inc. has been a trusted name in environmental services across the Northwest. From sewer and septic to stormwater management and restoration, we’re one of the largest, most experienced full-service environmental companies around. We’re growing, and we need dedicated CDL Operators ranging from roll off drivers, dump truck drivers, tanker drives, and side dump drivers to help us continue delivering top-notch services to our community!

Job Description:

The CDL Operator is responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles and performing assigned field work such as hauling, loading, offloading, or operating specialized equipment. This position requires strict adherence to DOT regulations, company safety policies, and efficient completion of daily assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate CDL-class vehicles, including but not limited to side dumps, dump trucks, tankers, or roll-offs.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and complete all required documentation.
• Load and unload materials, waste, or equipment as assigned.
• Maintain accurate logs, manifests, and job-related paperwork.
• Follow all DOT, state, and company safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch and supervisors regarding job status, delays, or issues.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, the public, and other team members.
• Assist crew members as needed to complete field work safely and efficiently.
• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 401k with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various incentive and bonus opportunities
• Lots of career growth and advancement opportunities! We like to promote from within.

Requirements:

• Valid Class A license; and an Insurable Driving Record. License must be Real ID compliant, or a Real ID compliant license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission truck (no restrictions).
• 1+ year CDL Truck Driving Experience Required.
• 1+ year of experience working in the environmental service industry / construction industry, preferred
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Able to lift 75 lbs +
• Able to pass Background Check and UA (note: we follow federal drug testing guidelines, including marijuana prohibition)
• Strong communication skills; in order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and nights as needed, and be on-call one week a month
• Must meet all FMCSA driver qualification requirements, including the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to understand traffic signs and signals, communicate with the public and regulatory officials, and complete required records and reports.

River City is a Drug Free Workplace that follows all FEDERAL guidelines for drug testing, which prohibits the use of marijuana.

River City is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.