Truck Driver CDL Class A

Radius Recycling•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher, or Terminal Operations Supervisor. The driver operates a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW to transport and deliver equipment and material to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations. The role requires compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and applicable DOT regulations. Duties may involve operating loading and unloading equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, or wheel loaders. The driver should have knowledge of automatic routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, and the policies, procedures, and regulations associated with operating vehicles. The position operates under flexible parameters, with a focus on safe, effective, and efficient performance and providing a high-quality product. The role regularly involves exposure to all weather conditions and to physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt in a scrap-yard environment. Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Travel is not required. Workload may be unpredictable, with substantial pressure during peak times; deadlines require adaptability, and disruptions or irregular work schedules may occur intermittently. Extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. It involves daily face-to-face and radio communication with the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher, or Terminal Operations Supervisor, as well as operations production employees. The driver works independently and must demonstrate attention to detail and continuous awareness.

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 for electronic logs, training, and other 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 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; crouch or bend at the knees consistently; stoop or bend at the waist consistently; reach at arm’s length and overhead frequently; twist and turn the neck and trunk continually; and climb occasionally.
Manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness to handle, grasp, and manipulate controls and equipment constantly.
Ability to communicate through speech and hearing continually and visual acuity for near and far vision during vehicle navigation.
Mental dexterity to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

Strictly adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help 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 using 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 material for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
Receive instructions from dispatch and travel to locations to deliver or receive material.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles and mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are in good working order.
Maintain working-hours, vehicle-service, and repair-status logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered materials and check that documentation is complete and accurate.
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 improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, noncompliance with the code of conduct, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.