Truck Driver II - Lugger Truck

Padnos•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

PADNOS is a recycling and resource recovery company focused on safety, continuous improvement, sustainability, and career growth. The Truck Driver II drives company vehicles, including lugger, rolloff, hook, walking-floor, flatbed, or super-single trucks, and switches trailers or containers at customer locations. The driver also performs other assignments as directed by Dispatch and demonstrates the company’s values. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

Two years of experience driving similar vehicles.
High school diploma.
CDL Class A license with no manual transmission restriction (E restriction).
Clean driving record.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds while chaining.
Legible handwriting.
Strong mathematical skills.
Ability to work independently and be detail-oriented.
Ability to maintain logbooks.
Willingness to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

Review the day’s schedule, meet or exceed daily run goals, and communicate exceptions to the dispatcher.
Understand department efficiency goals and set personal goals to meet or exceed standards.
Service customer locations, address customer problems, and maintain good customer relations.
Represent the company by providing outstanding customer service.
Prepare shipping documents, weigh loads, and perform initial material inspections.
Maintain scale tickets, shipper documents, logbooks, and trip reports.
Complete and submit required 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, tarp, and secure loads when necessary.
Maintain the inside of the truck.
Enter trip data into the truck computer and operate Nextel phones.
Model behaviors consistent with company values.
Cross-train on different trucks.
Use good judgment, maintain a safe work environment, and follow posted speed limits.
Prevent and avoid flat tires.
Complete scrap material identification sheets.
Perform other duties as necessary.