Scrap Metal Driver - CDL A

About the position

This position requires you to have an active CDL A. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. You will comply with all Department of Transportation standards and regulations as well as OSHA safety guidelines and TMR Transportation policies. Attend safety meetings and participate in the safety program. Ensure good customer relations by acting in a courteous, safe, and professional manner. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any vehicle/equipment problems/defects or needed repairs to Management using DVIR. Transport and deliver materials from Suppliers to TMR facilities in accordance with the schedule as determined by Dispatch. Unload and assist in unloading freight. Properly secure loads and assure loads are within weight limits. Responsible for the timely reporting of overages, shortages, and damages. Perform administration functions such as coordinate repairs, service and inspections on assets at the facility as well as assist dispatch with supplier pick-up and transfer scheduling. Maintain and clean equipment as needed. Effectively communicate with dispatch, suppliers and other TMR teammates. When not driving, perform duties in the yard to assist yard teammates. Perform other job duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation standards and regulations as well as OSHA safety guidelines and TMR Transportation policies.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in the safety program.
• Ensure good customer relations by acting in a courteous, safe, and professional manner.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any vehicle/equipment problems/defects or needed repairs to Management using DVIR.
• Transport and deliver materials from Suppliers to TMR facilities in accordance with the schedule as determined by Dispatch.
• Unload and assist in unloading freight, properly secure loads and assure loads are within weight limits.
• Report overages, shortages, and damages in a timely manner.
• Perform administration functions such as coordinate repairs, service and inspections on assets at the facility.
• Assist dispatch with supplier pick-up and transfer scheduling.
• Maintain and clean equipment as needed.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch, suppliers and other TMR teammates.
• Perform duties in the yard to assist yard teammates when not driving.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years current CDL A experience.
• Preferably CDL A experience in recycling or waste management industries.
• Tractor trailer and roll-off experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to drive a CMV with a manual transmission.
• Dump truck driver/trailer experience preferred.
• Experience with Safety programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete driver job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills: team player, ability to communicate with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in a waste/industrial environment.
• Bilingual preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in recycling or waste management industries.
• Dump truck driver/trailer experience.
• Bilingual.

Benefits

• Weekly paid production bonus with unlimited earning potential.
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities.
• Paid Training.
• Paid Vacation - at 6 months receive 40 hours.
• Parental Leave.
• Profit Sharing - 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings.
• Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Company matching 401(k) plan - we match 25% of your contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase.