Class A CDL Driver - Local Home Daily

COMPANY: Metalico Buffalo Inc JOB TITLE: Class A Driver - Local Home Daily REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt LOCATION: Metalico Buffalo (127 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210) HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturdays as needed COMPENSATION: $24-27/hr, Based on experience and skills

PURPOSE:

Safely and efficiently deliver and pick up containers at customer sites. Perform all job duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. Must currently have a Class A CDL and able to drive a standard transmission for this position.

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 lowboy to drop deck, etc.), depending on business needs.

- Provide a positive representation of the company by demonstrating safe, responsible driving practices. Operate company vehicles 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 the 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 (2+ years 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 the cab using foot and hand holds.

- Depending on need, one must be able to exert force for pushing and pulling. Able to stoop, bend, twist, balance, climb, crouch, and kneel.

- Applicants must be registered in the Federal DOT Clearinghouse. A job offer will be contingent on a pre-hire physical, including drug screening, criminal background screening, and an MVR report.

BENEFITS:

- Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).

- Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).

- Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).

- 401(k) (with 2.5% company match).

- Aflac Services (Out of pocket).

- Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid).

- 8.5 Paid Holidays.

- Employee Referral $1000.

- Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.

- Paid Vacation.

- Paid Sick Time.

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 Metalico:

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.