Truck Driver CDL Class A

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Portland, OR

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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 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, and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations for operating vehicles. The position operates under flexible parameters, with the goal of performing all aspects of the role safely, effectively, and efficiently. It involves regular exposure to all weather conditions and to workplace hazards including noise, fumes, and dirt in a scrap yard. 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, critical deadlines, and intermittent workflow or schedule irregularities. Extra hours may be required, including on weekends, weekdays, and holidays. The role 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 reports to one of those roles.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license.
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate and ability to obtain a renewed Medical Examiner’s 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 activities such as electronic logs and training, 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.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and performing frequent or continual standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, equipment handling, communication, and visual tasks.
Must complete a post-offer drug screen and background check for U.S. employment.
Must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Responsibilities

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, follow signals from the loading crew, and check 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 to deliver or receive materials.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to confirm 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 needed 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 defined internal controls, and suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to appropriate parties.