Driver

Recology; Oregon; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Recology Portland Inc. seeks a safety-minded vehicle operator responsible for daily safety checks, pre-trip inspections, and efficient operation across service areas in Portland.

You will load materials, ensure regulatory compliance, report incidents, maintain good customer relations, and perform other duties as assigned. One year of commercial driving experience preferred; CDL and medical card required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of commercial driving experience; two years preferred.
• Understanding of safety practices, state and local regulations including waste regulations.
• Basic computer skills for logging and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine safety checks and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Operates vehicle in all service areas in a timely and efficient manner.
• Loads assigned materials and reports any violations to supervisor.
• Ensures hazardous materials are not accepted, as able.
• Ensures materials being transported meet legal load limits.
• Reports all accidents or safety violations promptly.
• Maintains good customer relations and supports the company image.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Job description

Recology Portland Inc.

Role

• Performs daily routine safety checks, and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Ensures all safety measures appropriate for operation of assigned vehicle are consistently and efficiently applied.
• Operates vehicle in all assigned service areas in a timely and efficient manner.
• Loads all assigned materials according to normal operating procedures and reports any violations to supervisor.
• Ensures hazardous materials are not accepted, as able.
• Assures materials being transported comply within the legal load limits.
• Reports all accidents and/or safety violations to the appropriate authority and in a timely manner.
• Maintain support of good customer relations and positively influences the community’s perception of the Company throughout all applicable service areas.
• Other duties as assigned

City:

Portland

Location:

1107 - Recology Portland Inc.

Subsidiary Name:

Recology Portland Inc.

SHIFT:

Monday - Friday, 4:00am - 1:30pm (an occasional Saturday shift)

Under limited supervision, accountable for the efficient and effective operation of assigned vehicle, the consistent application of safety and operational procedures, and maintenance of good customer relations throughout all applicable service areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine safety checks, and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Ensures all safety measures appropriate for operation of assigned vehicle are consistently and efficiently applied.
• Operates vehicle in all assigned service areas in a timely and efficient manner.
• Loads all assigned materials according to normal operating procedures and reports any violations to supervisor.
• Ensures hazardous materials are not accepted, as able.
• Assures materials being transported comply within the legal load limits.
• Reports all accidents and/or safety violations to the appropriate authority and in a timely manner.
• Maintain support of good customer relations and positively influences the community’s perception of the Company throughout all applicable service areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One yearofcommercial drivingexperience (Two years of commercial driving experience preferred).
• Principles and practices of job site safety, potential job hazards, and state and local regulations including applicable waste regulation.
• Basic computer programs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current commercial driver's license and a current valid medical card.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.