Truck Driver I - Highside

Padnos•Dowagiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company serving consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. The Truck Driver I is responsible for operating company trucks—including van trailers, highside trucks, switch trucks, box trucks, bulk tankers, and tow trucks—and switching trailers or containers at customer account locations. The driver also completes other assignments as directed by Dispatch and is expected to demonstrate company values. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves customer service, preparing and maintaining shipping and driving documentation, inspecting and securing loads, completing vehicle inspections, and working outdoors.

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.

Responsibilities

Service customer locations while maintaining good customer relations.
Provide outstanding customer service as a company representative.
Prepare shipping documents for all loads, weigh loads, and conduct initial material inspections.
Maintain scale tickets, shipper documents, logbooks, and trip reports.
Complete and submit reports as needed, including accident, damage, and traffic violation reports.
Perform daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit daily vehicle inspection reports.
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.
Switch trailers or containers at customer account locations and complete other driving assignments as directed by Dispatch.
Perform other duties as necessary.