A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
Hourly Full-Time (4:30 am - 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday)
Physical Location :
12851 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
The Job You Will Perform:
Safely operate assigned vehicle along a designated route collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations Assist with training process for new drivers Complete daily pre/post trip inspections, reporting any safety concerns Attend daily safety-tool box meetings Obtain daily work schedule, BOL's Courteously interact with customers and dispatcher to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner Maintain communication throughout the day with dispatcher accommodating route changes as needed Ensure all pick-up, delivery and vehicle condition reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards, including cleaning and trash removal from cab of truck Drive as needed to cover team vacations and/or illness Perform other duties as assigned
The Skills You Will Bring:
Valid Class A CDL (REQUIRED) Ability to operate a manual transmission Must be 21 years of age Must have 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience (REQUIRED) Must be authorized to work in the United States Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Current DOT Medical card Air Brakes Endorsement Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and criminal background check Strong customer service and communication skills Good time management skills Pride in reliability and working with a team Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed Comfortable backing, maneuvering and parking a tractor trailer Knowledgeable of proper methods of loading and unloading trucks safely, securing loads on trucks Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc. On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Truck Trailer Forklift Unit (TTFU), Bale Trucks, Roll On-Roll Off for Compactor Tubes and Drop Boxes, Packers
