Class B CDL Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Home Daily - Paid Hourly

Summary:

The Class B CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating a roll-off truck to transport material to and from customer sites. This role supports daily yard operations by delivering, picking up, and hauling material while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company procedures. In addition, the Driver is responsible for ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that all Company, state and federal regulations (DOT guidelines) are adhered to at all times while operating the vehicle.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate a roll-off truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide roll off delivery and removal services to customers on assigned route(s).
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload roll off boxes.
• Responsible for counting and recording quantities and styles of product delivered and picked up to ensure accurate paperwork for customer transactions.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Identifies need for repairs and/or maintenance to vehicles and is accountable for ensuring the maintenance or repairs are accomplished with a minimum of disruption to the operation.
• Operates a variety of equipment and regularly interfaces with both internal and external customers.
• Efficiently transport, unload and distribute product to customer locations.
• Professional interface with customers; build and maintain relationships.
• Operate and maintain records in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Department of Transportation (DOT) and company policies as required.
• Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission.
• General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
• Other related duties as assigned by Fleet Manager.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions:

• High school diploma or equivalent or a combination of experience & technical training.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Clean or acceptable driving record.
• Experience operating roll-off trucks or similar heavy commercial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hydraulic roll-off systems and related equipment.
• Familiarity with DOT rules and safe driving practices.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or able to obtain prior to hire.
• Must not have any DUI’s within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Strong verbal communication skills; will be in contact with internal dispatch personnel as well as customer representatives.
• Able to count and perform basic math.
• Must be able to satisfy all DOT QA file requirements and paperwork.
• Must have ability to wear/use approved applicable safety equipment, as needed.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

Due to the nature of this environment, when entering the yard or warehouse, employees are required to wear safety equipment to ensure a safe work environment in designated areas. This includes hard hat, steel-toed / skid resistant work boots, high-visibility clothing / vests, safety glasses, and gloves. All PPE excluding steel-toed / skid resistant work boots will be provided by Metalico.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50–75 pounds occasionally.
• Climb in and out of truck cabs and onto equipment multiple times per day.
• Secure loads using chains, binders, tarps, and straps requiring bending, reaching, and pulling.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating controls and securing loads.
• Maintain focus and alertness while operating heavy equipment for long periods.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to elements and / or non-climate-controlled environment where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered.
• Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate; hearing protection is always provided to employees by the company.

Work Hours:

• Monday through Friday with a 40+ hour work week. Saturdays and overtime will be required to facilitate business and production needs.

Benefits:

• 8.5 paid holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Life Insurance (25k, 100% Employer paid).
• Medical & Dental Insurance (70% employer paid).
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• 401(K) (2.5% company match).
• Employee Referral Program $1000.
• Safety Toe Boots and Safety Prescription Glasses Reimbursement (Annually).

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.