Truck Driver

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Position Summary:

Transports scrap material via commercial roll off or end dump tractor/trailer from customer locations or other Sims yards to designated locations per dispatch.

Job Duties:

• Prepare receipts/shipping reports for all loads picked up.
• Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintain hands-free telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Transport material to and from assigned locations via roll off or end dump.
• Load and unload truck with forklift.
• Inspects truck equipment daily and truck supplies such as, but not limited to tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, DEF etc.
• Properly secure load with blocks, dunnage, tarps and/or ties and straps.
• Help identify materials as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe truck cab.
• Adhere to FMCSA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned including yard duties. 

 Qualifications:

• Valid Class A driver’s license
• No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years
• No DWI/DUI in last 10 years
• 2+ years’ commercial driving experience required
• Forklift certified
• Flatbed experience
• Roll off experience
• High school diploma/GED required
• Must pass 7-year criminal background check, DOT physical, and drug/alcohol screen

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.