Metals Recycling - Truck Driver

Oscar Winski Company•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver position is responsible for operation of an over the road commercial vehicle, 26,000 lbs. + with air brakes. This role involves completing daily truck, pre-trip/post-trip, and equipment inspections to ensure mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order. The driver will operate company equipment, transport material, and maintain all required certifications as per DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs. Responsibilities also include understanding different vehicle transmission patterns, properly securing loads, completing daily trip logs, and communicating with office staff for directions and instructions. Additionally, the driver is expected to maintain equipment in good working condition, including cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service.

Requirements

Possess valid Class A CDL, or Class B for roll-off and lugger driving only
Pass review of MVR (no more than 6 points allowed for insurance coverage)
Pass driving test administered by Oscar Winski personnel
Pass CDL physical at designated facility
Complete all paperwork required for the Driver Qualification File
This position falls under DOT random drug screen regulations
Truck driver is also required to open and close container doors

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
At least 2 years driving experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Completes daily truck, pre-trip/post-trip, and equipment inspections to ensure mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
Operates company equipment, transporting material
Maintains all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs
Understands how different vehicles with different transmission patterns on demands
Properly secures loads according to rules
Completes daily trip logs
Communicates with office assistant and site manager to receive site directions and instructions
Maintains equipment in good working condition including cleanliness
Provides excellent customer service to customers
Other duties as assigned