Driver

International Executive Service Corps; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Commuting benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Recology seeks a dedicated CDL driver to operate company vehicles on a Monday–Friday schedule, performing pre-trip inspections and safety checks. The role emphasizes timely routes, proper load handling, and adherence to waste regulations.

Responsibilities include transporting materials, ensuring compliance with legal limits, and reporting incidents promptly while maintaining strong customer relations and a positive community image.

Qualifications

• One year of commercial driving experience (two years preferred).
• Principles and practices of job site safety and state/local regulations including waste regulation.
• Basic computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine safety checks and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Ensures safety measures for operation of assigned vehicle are applied.
• Operates vehicle in all assigned service areas in a timely and efficient manner.
• Loads all assigned materials according to procedures and reports violations.
• Ensures hazardous materials are not accepted, as able.
• Maintains materials compliance with legal load limits.
• Reports accidents or safety violations to authorities promptly.
• Maintains good customer relations and positively influences community perception.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Commercial driving

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer programs

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:00am - 1:30pm

Role

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.