CDL Utility Driver

COR Disposal & Recycling•Portland, OR

4d•$34 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate a container delivery truck (stinger) and its on-board hydraulic systems to deliver and remove commercial solid waste containers. Operate the company’s mobile foam (EPS) shredder truck on a recurring schedule. This role is built for a versatile individual who is willing to perform various operational tasks, as container delivery alone does not fill a full week. Driving is a significant part of the day, but the job also involves hands-on work outside the truck.

Requirements

Valid CDL license (Class [A or B])
Current DOT medical examiner’s certificate
Minimum 1+ years’ experience driving large trucks OR CDL school certificate
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
Able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards, including ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing
Demonstrated experience in paying attention to detail
Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service skills
Willingness and ability to perform all assigned duties, including manual labor and work outside of driving, in all weather conditions
Strong working knowledge of route operations and safety practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with roll-off, hook-lift, front-load, or automated side-load equipment
Experience operating shredders, densifiers, balers, or similar hydraulic processing equipment

Responsibilities

Deliver, place, and remove containers safely and on schedule, operating on-board hydraulic systems and positioning containers to minimize hazards.
Cover containers without lids during transport and deliver collected waste to the disposal site.
Service scheduled foam accounts approximately two days per week, collecting and feeding material, rejecting contaminated loads, operating the shredder and densifier, and delivering processed material.
Fill in for absences, vacations, and heavy volume days to keep routes on schedule.
Perform yard, fleet, and container maintenance, including truck washes, cleaning and repair of containers and carts, fleet walks, grounds and yard maintenance, and shop support.
Accept and complete any assigned work that the individual is qualified and able to perform, moving to the next assignment upon early completion of a route.
Model DOT compliance, safe driving behavior, and pre/post-trip inspection standards, wearing all required PPE and reporting accidents, injuries, and property damage immediately.
Complete pre/post-trip safety lane inspections and daily truck reports, communicating vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and Supervisor immediately.
Operate equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at every stop, resolving minor issues on site and de-escalating situations.
Provide accurate records of all services performed, including route sheets, weight tickets, inspection reports, hours of service, mileage, and proof of service.
Ensure accurate punches and job codes daily, punching out and back in for meal periods and changing job codes when work changes.
Keep the yard organized and accessible, staging containers and equipment in an orderly manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.