CDL A Driver/RR&R Operator I

Metro Water Recovery•Denver, CO

About The Position

Metro Water Recovery is seeking a CDL A Driver/RR&R Operator I to support its Biosolids Management Program. The role operates road tractors and trailers to transport biosolids and may also involve operating tandem dump trucks, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and Giddings drilling equipment. The operator ensures transportation, handling, and related activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT requirements for Class A CDL operators and relevant EPA 503 and CDPHE requirements. The position works under the direction of a supervisor and/or RR&R Lead Operator, while exercising independent judgment to complete assignments safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and operational standards. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. The job requires working in wet and agricultural environments, both indoors and outdoors year-round, and performing a range of physical tasks.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance, inspections, and emergency repair procedures for heavy trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
Knowledge of safe operation and normal and abnormal functions of tractor-trailers and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of computer systems and technology used to record, track, and report operational data, and of Microsoft Office software.
Skill in safely and efficiently operating road tractors, trailers, and related equipment under varying conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally, in writing, and digitally.
Basic computer knowledge for DOT logs and record keeping.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety and compliance standards.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and efficiently.
Ability to maintain a variety of written logs and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the farm community, coworkers, regulatory agencies, and the public.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy road tractors with trailers and/or tandem dump trucks to transport biosolids in accordance with Metro’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Comply with DOT requirements for Class A CDL operators, including conducting inspections, securing loads, following hours-of-service rules, maintaining driver qualification files, and completing logs, manifests, and other required documentation.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check and service equipment for diesel, gasoline, oil, and water.
Make minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs as necessary, maintain equipment in good physical condition, and promptly report mechanical defects.
Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including transport logs, biosolids application data, and compliance documentation required by EPA 503, CDPHE, and DOT regulations.
Follow safety protocols, environmental standards, and SOPs to ensure compliance and protect public health, safety, and the environment.
Participate in RR&R training opportunities and activities.
May operate dozers, graders, loaders, and scrapers to support biosolids management operations.
May operate road tractors with lowboys to transport and position heavy equipment at project sites in compliance with DOT load-securement and weight-limit standards.
May operate agricultural equipment for biosolids land application, including applicators, tractors, plows, cultivators, crop sprayers, and seeding equipment.
May operate Giddings drilling equipment for soil sampling to support agronomic rate calculations and regulatory monitoring.
Perform other related duties as assigned.