CDL Truck Driver

Established in 1978, United Scrap Metal has grown from $200 and a rental truck to one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. United Scrap Metal offers recycling solutions guided by decades of experience and a firm commitment to doing the right thing. We are passionate about making a positive difference for our customers, consumers, and communities.

Overview

The Driver’s main role is to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe and efficient manner. This individual will report to the Transportation Manager; Drivers are also supervised and lead by the Dispatchers.

We are hiring Class A & B CDL Drivers

Essential Job Functions

• The Driver is the single direct contact responsible for good public relations with the customers and the public; he or she is expected to always act professionally.
• Executes customer service requests and material logistics; reports any customer complaints immediately to the Dispatchers; performs job per instructions given verbally or in writing, including those on manifests, bills of lading and/or other shipping documents to determine the location and time of delivery.
• Drops, hooks, spots, or otherwise interchanges equipment for loading or unloading at various locations; weighs all transported material entering and leaving the facility.
• Communicates professionally (verbally and in writing) with others including company representatives, fellow Drivers, and customers.
• Reads, writes, and performs basic math to properly complete tickets, bills of lading, trip sheets, logs, incident reports and other paperwork; this also includes effectively filling out required transportation documentation and the ability to read and understand maps or receive driving directions from the Dispatcher to arrive at the correct customer location.
• Demonstrates a basic mechanical knowledge of a tractor/trailer and/or commercial vehicles to properly communicate repair requests to the mechanics; additionally, understands how to shift manual transmission engines, control the steering wheel, operate the brake and accelerator pedals, and can back and park a tractor-trailer unit per safety expectations.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and complies with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle, equipment and cargo; follows established Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations, including DOT equipment inspections, hooks/unhooks trailers, and enters / exits the tractor / trailer safely.
• Performs responsibilities while working relatively long hours and performing repetitive work in a tractor; this may require the Driver to work with variable work/rest cycles due to frequent deadlines and meeting delivery schedules, be exposed to environmental extremes, and encounter day-to-day stressful situations.
• Must be able to perform the following physical functions 1) Must be able to routinely lift 50 or more lbs. throughout an 8- 10 hour shift (may request assistance or “team lift” for more than 50 lbs.); examples include lifting and repositioning materials, loading and unloading drums, gaylord boxes and wooden skids; 2) Must be able to climb and descend a tractor catwalk to make trailer connections; 3) Must be able to climb into the back of the trailer and position and balance oneself on uneven material to ensure that loaded materials are secure; 4) Must be able to manually tarp the load
• Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives.
• Demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules, and trainings.
• This job description is intended to accurately state the working conditions and the tasks that must be performed for this job; However, the description is not an exhaustive list, and the Driver may be required to perform other tasks or other work from time to time as assigned by his manager, the Dispatchers or other members of the Leadership Team; therefore, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of similar industry experience preferred, ideally in a similar role / industry / fast paced environment.
• Must have a current Class A or B driver’s license.
• Experience in the recycling industry, ability to identify metal materials, as well as van, flatbed, gondola, and roll-off experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability as a high performer: ability to provide courteous and professional customer service and engage in positive and proactive interactions with fellow team members or the public.
• English fluency with regards to clear communication with the customers, coworkers, or the public; must possess accurate written communication via text, email, or company documentation.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check and pass all DOT standards, including but not limited to a driving record check.
• Ability to drive up to a 10-hour shift per day and up to 60 hours per week.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions.
• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation.
• The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual.
• Complete minimum team member handbook and safety training requirements including:

Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)

• • US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
  • US-F11 QEH&S Policy
  • US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

Notices and Disclaimers

Reservation of Rights. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of all job tasks that the team member may be required to perform, and the team member may be required to perform additional functions. United Scrap Metal reserves the right to revise this job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity. United Scrap Metal (“USM”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity based on merit for all qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability or genetic information unrelated to ability to perform the job, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, sexual preference or gender identity, military service status or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran, or for any other reason prohibited by law. 

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Employment at Will. Employees (“Team Members”) are not hired for any definite term or duration. Team Members are employed at will. This job description is not intended to create a contract binding United Scrap Metal or Team Member to an agreement of employment for a specific term. This means that either the Team Member or United Scrap Metal is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. #ZR