Drop box/Semi Truck Driver

Description

Pacific Recycling, Inc.
 

Drop Box/Semi Truck Driver Job Description

We are a family-owned scrap metal recycling facility that values honesty and hard work. We have been recycling metal in Lane County for over 25 years. We are currently hiring a Semi Truck Driver to join our team immediately.

Our truck drivers perform pickup and drop-off of boxes for scrap metal collection at customer sites, load, unload, and transport semi-trailer loads to and from customer and job sites. Our service is generally located within a 150-mile radius of Eugene. 

General Responsibilities:

· Swap, drop, and pick up Roll Off Boxes from various customers and site locations

· Diligence in the correct recordings of box numbers for every run on the tablet and paperwork

· Secure freight as required

· May be required to tie down and secure own load

· Follow all local and federal regulations for transportation

· Responsible for timely, understandable, legible, and accurate paperwork

· Perform complete pre- and post-inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy and report any safety issues on standard reports

· Maintain compliance with company health, safety, and environmental standards and all applicable DOT regulations

· Operate industry-relevant technologies such as mobile smartphones and vehicle E-logs

· Must be willing to fill in other areas when needed

· Candidate would be cross-trained on tractor and trailer operations

Qualifications

· Knowledge of DOT reports and regulations

· Ability to provide quality customer service

· Ability to drive a manual truck

· Class A driver’s license

· High school diploma or GED required

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Must professionally present themselves at all times

· Must be physically able to climb into trucks and onto trailers/containers

· Must be physically able to open and close box doors

· Must be able to pass a background check, along with drug testing

· Must be able to understand and follow all transportation regulations

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds

What We Offer:

· Competitive pay and bonus plan

· PTO starts at 2 weeks per year, increases with years of service

· 8 paid holidays

· Company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance

· Annual safety boot reimbursement

· 401k

· Free gym membership

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 in the yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, a hard hat, and additional personal protective equipment as needed must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Overnight travel is not required for this position. 

An offer of employment by Pacific Recycling, Inc. is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.