CDL Driver

CDL Driver

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. Major job responsibilities/duties include maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to the company's safety plan, reviewing daily schedules to determine supply needs accuracy of routing, ensuring daily supplies are on vehicle before leaving dock to proceed with daily schedule, communicating with the logistic department at the end of each stop on scheduled route, completion of daily drive route sheet, conducting daily vehicle inspections, and performing vehicle fueling and turn in corresponding receipts to logistics manager.

Job qualifications include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), possession of a NY Class A Driver License, 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), a current clear NY motor vehicle report, communication in English (oral and written), passing DOT physical and drug testing requirements, and understanding basic DOT regulations. The physical demands include standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, talking or hearing, walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

A career with Sims provides 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. Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.