Truck Driver Non-CDL

Radius Recycling • Tacoma, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver Non-CDL reports to various supervisors within operations and is responsible for driving a tractor trailer combination or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW to transfer equipment and material within receiving or processing locations. This role requires adherence to company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, and knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations. The position operates under flexible parameters with a primary goal of achieving excellence in all facets of the role, focusing on safety, effectiveness, and efficiency to increase profits.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of driving experience
• A valid Driver’s license required
• Ability to sit constantly
• Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently
• Ability to push and pull occasionally when moving materials
• Ability to crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment
• Ability to stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials
• Ability to reach at arms length and overhead frequently
• Ability to twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually
• Ability to climb occasionally when obtaining items
• Manual dexterity required as Off Road Truck Driver will handle, grasp, and manipulate controls and equipment constantly
• Arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continually
• Visual acuity (near and far vision) needed for vehicular navigation
• Mental dexterity needed as Off Road Truck Driver will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of relevant equipment (including wet systems), policies, procedures, and regulations associated with running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Move freight and materials to and from production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers using trucks and other equipment.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew, checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Perform inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report all vehicle defects, accidents, violations, or damages to the appropriate supervisor.
• Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
• Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Benefits

• Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed