Truck Driver CDL Class A

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Cartersville, GA

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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 material to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations. The driver must comply with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and applicable DOT regulations. Duties may include operating loading and unloading equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, and wheel loaders. The role requires knowledge of vehicle operation and navigation, automatic routing equipment, wet systems, and related equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations. The position works under flexible parameters, with the goal of performing safely, effectively, and efficiently while providing high-quality work. The driver supports internal controls, reports operational problems or policy violations, and may provide backup or assistance throughout the yard. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher, or Terminal Operations Supervisor. The job is regularly exposed to all weather conditions and to noise, fumes, and dirt in the scrap yard. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Travel is not required. Workload and schedule may be unpredictable, and extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

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 to meet business requirements.
Acceptable PSP Report, including review of the type, frequency, and total number of violations; special emphasis is placed on out-of-service violations and crashes.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds consistently.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.

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 with trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and verify that vehicles and loading equipment are properly positioned.
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 verify that vehicle, 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, and damage 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, code of conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to appropriate parties.
Communicate daily face-to-face and by radio with supervisors, dispatch, and operations production employees.