Transfer Driver

Recology; Oregon, Portland (IL, OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental sustainability and community well-being. As a driver, you'll ensure the safe and efficient operation of your vehicle while positively impacting the community's perception of our services. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an employee-owned resource recovery company that prioritizes innovation and ecological responsibility. With a supportive culture that values diversity and collaboration, you'll find professional challenges that help you grow while making a meaningful difference in the world.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Retirement Plans

Annual Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Commuting Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• One year of related driving experience preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety checks and pre-trip inspections.
• Operate vehicle efficiently in assigned service areas.
• Maintain good customer relations and report safety violations.

Skills

Driving Experience

Safety Procedures

Customer Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class A Commercial Driver's License

Job description

City:

Portland

Location:

1107 - Recology Portland Inc. - Suttle Road

Subsidiary Name:

Recology Portland Inc.

Role

Under limited supervision, is 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.
• 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

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.

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.