Truck Driver II - Lugger Truck

PADNOS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

100% Tuition reimbursement for Team

401K Match and Profit Sharing

Performance Driven Bonuses

First Time Home Buying Assistance

Job summary

PADNOS is seeking a Truck Driver II in Grand Rapids, MI. You will operate a company truck, switch trailers at customer sites, and perform DOT pre-trip inspections. This role emphasizes safety, service, and adherence to company values.

Requirements include a CDL Class A, a clean driving record, high school diploma, and ability to work outdoors. Monday–Friday, 7:00am–7:00pm with competitive benefits such as insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license with no manual transmission restriction.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read and interpret documents and maintain logs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Drive company trucks (Lugger, Rolloff, Hook Truck, Walking Floor, Flatbed or Super Single) and switch trailers.
• Perform daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Prepare shipping documents and weigh/load materials, maintain logs and trip reports.
• Provide outstanding customer service and maintain good customer relations.
• Communicate with dispatch and meet daily schedule goals.

Skills

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

DOT pre-trip inspection

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Logbooks

Nextel phones

Job description

PADNOS is a leader in recycling and resource recovery, committed to innovation, sustainability, and investing in our team members. We strive to create a workplace culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and career growth.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for driving a company truck, such as a Lugger, Rolloff (2-6 axle), Hook Truck, Walking Floor, Flatbed or Super Single and switching trailers or containers at customer account locations. Also responsible for other driving assignments as directed by Dispatch. Actively participates and displays behaviors of the company values.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.

Responsibilities

• Goes over the day’s schedule and meets or exceeds daily runs and communicates exceptions with the dispatcher
• Understands department goals for efficiency and sets personal goals to meet or exceed the standards.
• Service customer locations, listens to and solves customer problems, and always maintains good customer relations
• Provide outstanding customer service as a service representative for the company
• Prepare shipping documents for all loads, weigh all loads and perform initial material inspections
• Maintain paperwork for scale tickets, shippers, logbooks and trip reports
• Complete and submit necessary reports, such as accident damage and traffic violation reports
• Perform daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspection
• Submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required
• Inspect loads and tarp/secure loads when necessary
• Maintain inside of truck
• Enters trip data into truck computer and be able to operate Nextel phones
• Models behaviors as stated in Company Values
• Be cross trained in different trucks. (Truck Driver II)
• Uses good judgment and ensures a safe work environment, adheres to posted speed limits
• Accountable for preventing and avoiding flat tires
• Completes scrap material ID sheets
• Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience driving similar vehicles. (Truck Driver II)
• High school diploma
• CDL Class A license required with no manual transmission restriction (E restriction)
• Must have a clean driving record
• Lift up to 75 lbs while chaining
• Legible handwriting
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to work independently and be detailed oriented
• Ability to maintain logbooks
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment

PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

Be a part of the green movement and join PADNOS today!

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.