DRIVER II

Key Recovery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recovery in Seattle seeks a dependable Class B Driver to operate front loader, rear loader, and roll-off trucks for recycling collection, ensuring timely pickups and customer service.

You will perform inspections, manage logs, and follow DOT regulations while working outdoors in varying conditions. High School diploma or GED preferred; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Experience operating heavy-duty trucks such as garbage trucks, front-end loaders, or roll-off trucks.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, safety protocols, and hazmat regulations related to recycling.
• Mechanical knowledge for basic troubleshooting and inspections.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and outdoor labor.
• Strong understanding of recycling practices.
• Excellent defensive driving skills.
• Preferred outdoor work with DOT safety adherence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class B trucks such as front loader, rear loader, and roll-off for waste collection.
• Load/unload materials manually or with equipment.
• Follow routes and comply with DOT and state regulations.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Adhere to hazmat regulations when handling special waste.
• Provide professional customer service during pickups and drop-offs.
• Maintain logs of routes, loads, and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

CDL Class B

Air brake endorsement

Defensive driving

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Class B Driver to join our team, delivering essential services with enthusiasm and professionalism. As a Class B Driver, you will operate various commercial trucks, including front loader, rear loader, and roll-off trucks, to manage recycling collection and transportation efficiently. Your role is vital in supporting recycling operations, ensuring timely pickups, safe driving practices, and excellent customer service. This position offers an opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment while adhering to safety and traffic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class B commercial trucks such as front loader, rear loader, and roll-off trucks to collect and transport waste materials.
• Load and unload materials manually or using mechanical equipment like front-end loaders or hydraulic lifts.
• Follow designated routes while complying with all traffic laws, DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations, and state transportation laws.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections, including air brake systems and mechanical components, to ensure safety and proper functioning.
• Adhere to hazardous materials regulations if/when handling special waste types and ensure safe containment during transport.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with clients during pickups and drop-offs.
• Maintain accurate logs of routes driven, loads transported, and vehicle maintenance records in compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

• Valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• Proven experience operating heavy-duty trucks such as garbage trucks, front-end loaders, or roll-off trucks.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, safety protocols, and hazardous materials regulations related to recycling.
• Mechanical knowledge for basic troubleshooting of vehicle issues and performing routine inspections.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual labor in outdoor environments for extended periods.
• Strong understanding of recycling practices and procedures.
• Excellent driving skills with a focus on defensive driving techniques to ensure safety at all times.
• Prior experience working in outdoor settings with adherence to DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and safety standards is preferred.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• One to three months related experience or training, preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Reliable and excellent attendance.
• Self-starter, maintaining performance standards while working unsupervised.
• Displays friendly, helpful customer service with the public.
• Must abstain from using illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English. Read/write simple instruction, simple business reports, or memos. Communicate clearly with coworkers, vendors, customers and management team.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and twist from the waist and knees; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.The employee must be able to push, pull, lift, load, unload, and carry up to 50lbs of recycling materials at the customer and workplace. The employee must be able frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of paper, cardboard and other recycling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to dust, noise and fumes found in a shop environment. Approximately 80% of work time is spent traveling locally.