Class A Truck Driver

Sims Metals (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
Sims is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.
Job Summary
The Class A truck driver performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving and coordinating transportation plans. Ability to operate tractors with trailers.
Basic requirements:
A CDL Class A License is required.
The facility to pick up the truck is located at 2608 Carson Hill Road, DuBois,PA
A typical daily schedule is from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Average 50 hours per week)
Candidates must have a great past driving record.
Major Job Responsibilities/ Duties
-Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to company's safety plan.
-Review of daily schedule to determine supply needs accuracy of routing.
-Ensure daily supplies are on vehicle before leaving dock to proceed with daily schedule.
-Communicate with logistic department at the end of each stop on scheduled route.
-Completion of daily drive route sheet.
-Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
-Perform vehicle fueling and turn in corresponding receipts to logistics manager.
Job Qualifications
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must possess Valid Class A Driver License.
Position requires minimum 21 years of age.
3+ years (preferred) of tractor trailer (dump trailer, flatbed, van trailer) or roll-off truck driving experience (straight job or articulated trailer).
Must possess a current clear motor vehicle report.
Must communicate in English (oral and written).
Must pass DOT physical and drug testing requirements.
Must understand Basic DOT Regulations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
Regional
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to accept a starting pay rate of $21-23 per hour?
Experience:
Tractor-Trailer Driving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Class A License (Required)
DOT Card (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Du Bois, PA 15801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person