Truck Driver CDL Class A

Radius Recycling•Iuka, MS

About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver drives a tractor-trailer combination or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW to transport and deliver equipment and materials to suppliers, customers, storage locations, or processing locations. The driver must comply with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and applicable DOT regulations. Duties may involve operating loading and unloading equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, or wheel loaders. The role requires knowledge of automatic routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and vehicle operation regulations. The position operates under flexible parameters and aims to provide safe, effective, and efficient service and high-quality results. 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 roles and operations production employees. Travel is not required. Work takes place in a scrap-yard environment, with exposure to weather, noise, fumes, and dirt. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn. Workload and schedule may be unpredictable, with substantial pressure during peak periods, intermittent workflow disruptions, and extra hours sometimes required on weekdays, weekends, or holidays. Applicants must meet the stated CDL, medical certification, driving history, drug and alcohol clearinghouse, and PSP report qualifications. The role also requires the ability to use or learn automated systems, such as electronic logs. U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old. U.S. employment offers are contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug screening and background checks. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

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, including electronic logs and training systems, as needed for business requirements.
Acceptable PSP Report, including review of violation types, frequency, and total number, with special emphasis on out-of-service violations and crashes.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds consistently, walking and standing on uneven ground, and operating vehicle and equipment controls.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old.
For U.S. employment, satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check is required.
U.S. non-union new 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 the positions of the vehicle and loading equipment.
Secure materials for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
Receive dispatch instructions and travel to locations to deliver or receive materials.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle, safety, and emergency equipment are in working order.
Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status in compliance 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, and damages 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 upward.