Driver Class A; Standard, Local

Position: Driver Class A (Standard, Local-Home Daily)
About the Job

Summary:

• Job Title: CDL Driver (Class
  
  A)
• Reports To: Transportation Logistics Manager
• Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Location: 6225 Thompson Road Syracuse, NY 13206
• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Over Time: Saturday's as needed

Purpose:

Saf Ely and Efficiently Deliver and Pick up Containers at Customer Sites. Perform All

Job Duties According to Company Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Pick up and deliver containers at customer sites timely and efficient.
• Provide customers with appropriate paperwork.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every truck driven daily. Ensure equipment defects are reported immediately.
• Accurately complete all paperwork and documents required by Federal DOT and the Company daily.
• Drivers are responsible for their load. Ensure appropriate material distribution and securing of load.
• Driver must be willing to switch from one type of truck to another (For example tractor to lowboy or from a lowboy to drop deck, etc.) depending on business needs.
• Provide a positive representation of the company by demonstrating safe, responsible driving practices.
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner by applying knowledge and skills in maneuvering vehicles at varying speeds in difficult situations such as heavy traffic and inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas. Keep tractor interior clean and orderly.
• Monitors the truck's mechanical functions and ensures the truck is maintained in accordance with maintenance schedules.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• At least 6 months of Class A driving experience is required (2+ years of driving experience preferred).
• Must be able to drive standard trucks (Stick).
• Must have driving experience with the following vehicles:
  Tractor trailers, Frameless Dump Trailers, Lowboy, and drop decks.
• Clean driving record/MVR.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.
• Must meet DOT and company requirements related to drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to enter and exit truck cab using foot and hand holds.
• Will be required to complete a post-offer physical, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Depending on need, one must be able to exert force for pushing and pulling.
• Able to stoop, bend, twist, balance, climb, crouch, and kneel.

Benefits:

• Life insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) - 2.5% match.
• 8.5 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation, plus 5 Sick Days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

About the Company

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:

We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.

We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.

These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.