CDL Class A Local Driver

United Scrap Metal Inc•Philadelphia, PA

18d

About The Position

The Driver operates commercial vehicles and container combinations for extended periods and over long distances between company and customer facilities, terminals, yards, and work sites. The role’s primary purpose is to pick up, transport, and deliver freight safely and efficiently. The Driver reports to the Transportation Manager and is also supervised and led by Dispatchers. Drivers serve as direct contacts with customers and the general public and are expected to act professionally. The work involves customer service and material logistics, equipment interchange, weighing transported materials, completing transportation paperwork, operating and inspecting commercial vehicles, and complying with company policies and applicable regulations. It also includes relatively long hours, repetitive work in a tractor, variable work/rest cycles, deadlines, and exposure to environmental extremes and stressful situations. Other duties may be assigned by the manager, Dispatchers, or Leadership Team.

Requirements

Current Class A or Class B driver’s license.
Ability to communicate clearly in English with customers, coworkers, and the public, and to write accurately in texts, emails, and company documentation.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math to complete required paperwork.
Basic mechanical knowledge of a tractor-trailer and/or commercial vehicles; ability to operate manual transmission engines and vehicle controls, and safely back and park a tractor-trailer.
Ability to work up to a 10-hour shift per day and up to 60 hours per week.
Ability to meet flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and business needs.
Ability to routinely lift 50 or more pounds throughout an 8–10-hour shift; assistance or team lifting may be requested for loads over 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and descend a tractor catwalk, climb into the back of a trailer, balance on uneven material, and manually tarp loads.
Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and dusty, dirty, and/or wet conditions.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check, and DOT standards, including a driving record check.
Stable job history, dependable attendance, and trustworthy references are desired.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of similar industry experience, ideally in a similar role, industry, or fast-paced environment.
Recycling industry experience and ability to identify metal materials.
Van, flatbed, gondola, and roll-off experience.
Demonstrated high performance, courteous and professional customer service, and positive, proactive interactions with team members or the public.

Responsibilities

Act professionally as the direct contact with customers and the general public.
Carry out customer service requests and material logistics, and promptly report customer complaints to Dispatchers.
Follow verbal and written instructions, including manifests, bills of lading, and shipping documents, to determine delivery locations and times.
Drop, hook, spot, or otherwise interchange equipment for loading and unloading at various locations.
Weigh transported material entering and leaving the facility.
Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with company representatives, fellow Drivers, and customers.
Complete tickets, bills of lading, trip sheets, logs, incident reports, and other transportation paperwork; read maps or follow directions from Dispatchers to reach customer locations.
Use basic mechanical knowledge to communicate repair requests to mechanics; operate manual transmissions and vehicle controls, and back and park tractor-trailer units safely.
Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and federal, state, and local requirements for safe operation of commercial vehicles, equipment, and cargo.
Follow DOT regulations, including completing equipment inspections, hooking and unhooking trailers, and safely entering and exiting the tractor and trailer.
Lift and reposition materials, load and unload drums, gaylord boxes, and wooden skids; climb a tractor catwalk and into trailers, position and balance on uneven material to secure loads, and manually tarp loads.
Demonstrate competency in the job and company objectives and understanding of company policies, rules, and training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager, Dispatchers, or other Leadership Team members.