Early-Morning Transfer Driver — CDL A, Manual

Recology; Oregon; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans (ESOP, 401(k) with 1:

Job summary

Recology Portland Inc. is seeking a Transfer Driver to operate manual transmission vehicles and support efficient, safe collection operations in Portland, OR. The role emphasizes safety checks, on-time routing, and respectful customer interactions across service areas.

Shift is Monday–Friday, with early start times varying by season; successful candidates will hold a valid Class A CDL and demonstrate experience with heavy vehicle operations and load management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of related driving experience, with double/triple, air brake, and/or tanker truck endorsements (two years preferred).
• Valid Class A Commercial driver’s license.
• Must have manual transmission experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine safety checks, and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Ensures safety measures for operation of assigned vehicle are consistently 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.
• Maintains support of good customer relations and positively influences the community’s perception of the Company throughout all applicable service areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manual transmission experience

CDL Class A

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Double/Triple Trailers Endorsements

Air Brake Endorsement

Tanker Endorsement

Job description

Recology Portland Inc. is seeking a Transfer Driver to operate manual transmission vehicles and support efficient, safe collection operations in Portland, OR. The role emphasizes safety checks, on-time routing, and respectful customer interactions across service areas.

Shift is Monday–Friday, with early start times varying by season; successful candidates will hold a valid Class A CDL and demonstrate experience with heavy vehicle operations and load management.