Truck Driver CDL Class A

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Iuka, MS

About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver operates a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW to transport and deliver equipment and materials to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations. The driver must comply with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and applicable DOT regulations. Duties may include operating loading and unloading equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, and wheel loaders. The position requires knowledge of automatic routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations for operating and navigating vehicles. The position works under flexible parameters, with the goal of performing safely, effectively, and efficiently while providing a high-quality product. The driver works with supervisors, dispatch, and production employees through daily face-to-face and radio communication. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and does not require travel. Work takes place in all weather conditions and in a scrap-yard environment with hazards including noise, fumes, and dirt. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Workload may be unpredictable, with pressure during peak periods, critical deadlines, and intermittent workflow or schedule disruptions. Extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays. The position requires frequent physical activity, including standing and walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing occasionally, and continually handling vehicle controls and equipment. The driver must communicate continually and have the visual acuity needed for vehicle navigation, along with attention to detail and continuous awareness while working independently.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate and ability to obtain a renewed certificate.
Twenty-four months of verifiable Class A driving experience within the last five years.
No more than two moving violations in the last three years.
No more than one preventable accident in the last three years.
Must be registered in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Ability to use or learn automated systems, such as electronic logs and training systems, as needed to meet business requirements.
Acceptable PSP Report, including review of the type, frequency, and total number of violations, with special emphasis on out-of-service violations and crashes.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently and perform the described physical activities.
Ability to wear required protective equipment.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Move freight and materials to and from production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers by hand or with trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following loading-crew signals and checking that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Secure materials for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
Receive instructions from dispatch and proceed to locations for delivery or receipt of materials.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered materials and check documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and damages to the appropriate supervisor.
Support the Company's Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls and suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.