Truck Driver I - High Side

Padnos•Howell, MI

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company serving consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. The Truck Driver I drives company vehicles—including van trailers, high-side trucks, switch trucks, box trucks, bulk tankers, and tow trucks—and switches trailers or containers at customer account locations. The driver also performs other driving assignments as directed by Dispatch and demonstrates the company’s values. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves serving customer locations, handling and documenting loads, completing vehicle inspections and reports, and working outdoors. PADNOS describes itself as a family business with a history spanning four generations and offers benefits including competitive wages, insurance, tuition reimbursement, home-buying assistance, retirement contributions, and performance bonuses.

Requirements

High school diploma.
CDL Class A license with no manual transmission restriction (E restriction).
Clear driving record.
Proven customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. while chaining.
Legible handwriting and strong mathematical skills.
Ability to work independently and be detail-oriented.
Ability to maintain logbooks.
Willingness to work in an outdoor environment.
Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Must be over 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Service customer locations and maintain good customer relations.
Provide outstanding customer service as a company representative.
Prepare shipping documents for all loads, weigh loads, and perform initial material inspections.
Maintain scale tickets, shipper paperwork, logbooks, and trip reports.
Complete and submit reports, including accident, damage, and traffic violation reports.
Perform daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required.
Inspect loads and tarp or secure them when necessary.
Maintain the inside of the truck.
Enter vendor codes and trip reports.
Complete daily vehicle inspection reports.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Switch trailers or containers at customer account locations.
Perform other driving assignments as directed by Dispatch.
Actively participate and display behaviors consistent with company values.