Truck Driver CDL Class B

Radius Recycling; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety Standards Compliance

No travel required

Job summary

Radius Recycling in Auburn, Maine is seeking a Truck Driver CDL B responsible for transporting and delivering materials while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class A or B driver's license, with at least 24 months of verifiable driving experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities include operating trucks and loading equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining logs. Applicants must meet specific driving record criteria and be able to work under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B driver's license required.
• 24 months verifiable driving experience in the last 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailer to transport and deliver materials.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of automatic routing equipment

Experience with flatbed and roll-off boxes

Ability to operate loading equipment

Education

Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license

Valid Medical Card

Tools

Pallet jacks

Hydraulic lifts

Wheel loaders

Job description

The Truck Driver CDL B reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher or the Terminal Operations Supervisor. The Truck Driver CDL B is responsible for driving a tractor trailer combination or truck with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds to transport and deliver equipment and material to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and all applicable DOT regulations. Duties may include the operation of one or several types of loading and unloading equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, or wheel loaders. Experience with flatbed and roll off boxes is preferred. The Truck Driver CDL B should possess knowledge of automatic routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations associated with running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles.

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Essential Functions

• Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
  • Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
  • Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

• Operational Performance & Best Business Practices
  • Move freight and materials to and from production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew, checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Secure material for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
  • Receive instructions from dispatch and proceed to location for delivery or receipt of material.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Maintain all logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status, adhering to state and federal regulations.
  • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered materials, and check all documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate.
  • Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  • Report all vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the appropriate supervisor.

Internal Control Responsibilities

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not encompass any supervisory responsibilities.

Interpersonal Contacts

Direct contact with Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher, or Terminal Operations Supervisor, and operations production employees. Face-to-face and radio communication required daily.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. 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. Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license (depending on available position)
• Valid Medical Card
• Twenty‑Four (24) months verifiable Class A or B driving experience within the last five (5) years
• No more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years
• No more than one (1) preventable accident in the last three (3) years
• Must be registered in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Ability to use or learn automated systems for activities such as electronic logs, training, or others as needed to meet business requirements
• Acceptable PSP Report to include review of type, frequency, and total number of violations. Special emphasis placed on out of service violations and crashes.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.