Truck Driver Class A Cdl

Class A CDL

The Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer combination or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW to transport and deliver equipment and material to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and all applicable DOT regulations.

We are currently looking for drivers with experience in:

· Tractor Trailers

· Tractor Trailers with Dump

· Roll Off Trucks

· Flatbed Trucks

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Essential Functions

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• Move freight and materials to and from production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew, checking that vehicle, and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Secure material for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
• Receive instructions from dispatch and proceed to location for delivery or receipt of material.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain all logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered materials and check all documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Report all vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the appropriate supervisor.

Job Conditions:

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to: sit constantly; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms-length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as Tractor Trailer Driver will handle, grasp, and manipulate controls and equipment constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity (near and far vision) needed for vehicular navigation. Mental dexterity needed as Tractor Trailer Driver will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ license
• Valid medical card
• 30 months of verifiable Class A driving experience within the last five (5) years.
• No more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years.
• No more than one (1) preventable accident in the last three (3) years.
• Must be able to drive a stick shift.
• Working cell phone.
• Dependable transportation to get to and from work.

Benefits:

· Home Daily

· 5 Day work Week

· Company Matching Savings

· Paid Holidays

· Paid PTO Time

· Yearly Bonus

Please Fax Resume to: 901-578-3100

Walk-In applicants can report to:

1291 Thomas St

Memphis, Tn 38107

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver
• Owner-operator

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Experience:

• Driving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person