Truck Driver CDL Class A

Radius Recycling•Cartersville, GA

About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver transports and delivers equipment and materials to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations using a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW. The driver follows company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and applicable DOT regulations, and may operate loading and unloading equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, or wheel loaders. The role requires knowledge of routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. It operates under flexible parameters, with the goal of performing all aspects of the position safely, effectively, and efficiently. The driver reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher, or Terminal Operations Supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and involves daily face-to-face and radio communication with those contacts and operations production employees. Travel is not required. Work is regularly outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to noise, fumes, and dirt in a scrap-yard environment. Required protective equipment may include safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields. Workload may be unpredictable, especially during peak periods; deadlines require adaptability, workflow disruptions and irregular schedules occur intermittently, and extra hours may be required on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role includes physically demanding work, including frequent walking and standing on uneven ground, consistently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and frequent or continual reaching, bending, twisting, equipment handling, and communication. Drivers must maintain attention to detail and awareness while working independently. U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old. U.S. employment offers are contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug screening and background checks, and new U.S. non-union hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for U.S. new hires and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
Registration in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Ability to use or learn automated systems for electronic logs, training, or 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; and lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to push and pull occasionally, crouch or bend at the knees consistently, stoop or bend at the waist consistently, reach frequently at arm’s length and overhead, twist and turn continually, and climb occasionally.
Manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness to handle and manipulate controls and equipment, including for precision work.
Ability to communicate continually by speech and hearing and to use near and far vision for vehicular navigation.
Ability 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.
U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check; new U.S. non-union hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.

Responsibilities

Follow company 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 materials for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
Receive instructions from dispatch and travel to locations to deliver or receive materials.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip 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 verify that documentation is complete and accurate.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Carry tools and supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the appropriate supervisor.
Support the Company's Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with controls, and suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to the appropriate level.