Truck Driver CDL Class A

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Reno, NV

33d

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 follow company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and applicable DOT regulations. Duties may involve using loading and unloading equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, or wheel loaders. The driver should know how to use automatic routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, and the policies, procedures, and regulations associated with operating vehicles. The position works under flexible parameters, with the goal of performing safely, effectively, and efficiently while providing high-quality service. It has no supervisory responsibilities. The driver communicates daily face-to-face and by radio with the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher or Terminal Operations Supervisor, and operations production employees. The position does not require travel. The work regularly takes place in all weather conditions and in a scrap-yard environment where noise, fumes, and dirt may be present. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Workload and pressure may be unpredictable, particularly during peak periods; workflow disruptions and irregular schedules may occur intermittently. Extra hours may be required, including on weekends, weekdays, and holidays. The position supports the company's internal control process by understanding, communicating, and following defined controls, and by suggesting or making improvements to related policies, procedures, and controls. The driver must communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to management.

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, such as electronic logs and training systems, as needed to meet business requirements.
Acceptable PSP Report, considering the type, frequency, and total number of violations, with special emphasis on out-of-service violations and crashes.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds consistently.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old.

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, follow loading-crew signals, and check that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Secure materials for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
Receive dispatch instructions and proceed to locations to deliver or receive materials.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure assigned vehicles' mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are 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 tools and supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the appropriate supervisor.
Understand, communicate, and comply with defined internal controls, and suggest or make improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to management.