Driver Class A CDL/Mobile Equipment Operator - Metalico

• Under the direction of the Yard Manager and Dispatch, the Driver (CDL Class A) / Baler Operator will transport and operate a mobile baler at assigned customer locations.
• The Driver (CDL Class A)/Baler Operator is responsible for transporting equipment and material, safely operating both Tractor Trailer and Mobile Scrap Baler and professionally interacting with customers.
• The Driver (CDL Class A)/Baler Operator must adhere to all DOT requirements and safe equipment operating procedures.
• The Driver (CDL Class A) /Baler Operator must also be willing to perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Operate and/or drive equipment as required.
• Safely operate the baler by applicable procedures
• Safely operate a triaxle truck in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Conducts pre-shift safety inspection of equipment. Ensures proper maintenance.
• Identify material in line with ferrous and/or non-ferrous grading requirements.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs. All pre/post-trip inspection reports must be given to the dispatcher for DOT record-keeping compliance.
• Identifies the need for repairs and/or maintenance to vehicles/equipment and is accountable for ensuring the maintenance or repairs are accomplished with a minimum of disruption to the operation.
• Operate and maintain records in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Department of Transportation (DOT), and company policies as required.
• Ability to drive truck with manual transmission.
• Always ensures a safe work environment for self and others.
• Inform /communicate with the Yard personnel.
• Ensure that the Quality, Environmental, and Safety Standards of Metalico, Inc. for production, customers, and employees are consistently achieved.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or requested. 

• Must be willing to travel within a 3 hr./150 mi range from Pittsburgh.
• Must be able to work out of town during the week.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial driver's license.
• Must pass a company-paid Post Offer Pre-Hire screen (physical essential functions) test.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or be able to obtain it before hire.
• Safe driving record and history
• Must not have any DUIs within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Must be able to satisfy all DOT QA file requirements and paperwork.
• Must have the ability to wear/use approved applicable safety equipment, as needed. 
• Must complete pre-employment testing.
• Experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Prior experience with hand tools and machinery.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits.
• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills; must be willing to cross-train on other equipment.
• Strong verbal communication skills; will be in contact with internal dispatch personnel as well as customer representatives.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Basic math, reading, and writing English skills are required.

• SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $2,000
• Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid)
• 8.5 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) - 2.5% match 
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket)
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket)
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket)
• Paid Vacation, plus 5 Sick Days

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. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.