Residential Driver – Employee-Owned & Community-Focused

Recology; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans (ESOP, 401(k) with a1

Annual wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Recology is seeking a Driver - Residential Extra to support our customer service in Seattle, WA. The role requires six months of commercial driving experience and a focus on safety and efficiency while operating assigned vehicles.

As part of an employee-owned company, you will perform routine safety checks, load materials, and maintain positive customer relations across service areas, with opportunities to contribute to a sustainable waste management mission.

Qualifications

• Six months of commercial driving experience is required.
• Knowledge of job site safety, hazards, and local regulations.
• Basic computer programs familiarity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Safety procedures and compliance

Basic computer programs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ROLE – Driver - Residential Extra (6 months of Commerical Driving Experience required)

NOTE: We are looking for industrial atheletes that can walk a half a marathon per day servicing our customers at a 100% Employee Owned Company!

Under limited supervision, accountable for the efficient and effective operation of assigned vehicles, 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 the operation of assigned vehicles are consistently and efficiently applied.
• Operates vehicles 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 the supervisor.
• Ensures hazardous materials are not accepted, as able.
• Assures materials being transported comply with the legal load limits.
• Report all accidents and/or safety violations to the appropriate authority and in a timely manner.
• Maintain support of good customer relations and positively influence the community’s perception of the Company throughout all applicable service areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Six months of commercial driving experience required.
• 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.
• Valid Class A or B Driver's License.

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.