Position Overview
We are a well-established scrap metal recycling company serving the St. Louis Metropolitan area. . We are currently seeking a Local CDL Class A Driver to join our union workforce.
Job Summary
The CDL Class A Driver will be responsible for safely transporting scrap metal using company-owned trucks within the local area. This is a union position that offers stable work, full benefits, and a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate a Class A vehicle (van, open-top, roll-off, flatbed, or dump trailer) to transport scrap metal between customer sites, scrap yards, and processing facilities.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Load and unload containers or trailers as required; assist with securing loads to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintain accurate logs and delivery paperwork in accordance with DOT and company standards.
- Follow all safety procedures and environmental regulations.
- Communicate with dispatch and customers in a professional and timely manner.
- Comply with union work rules, schedules, and job assignments.
Specifications
Proven work experience as a truck driver
Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS)
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
Willing to submit to background/drug checks
Valid truck driving license – CDL Class A
Requirements
- Valid CDL Class A license with a clean driving record.
- Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience (preferably in the scrap or waste industry).
- Experience with roll-off trucks, dump trailers, or flatbeds is highly preferred.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and local traffic laws.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor environments.
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and customer-service oriented.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on union scale.
- Union benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Overtime opportunities
- Local routes – home every night
- Stable, year-round work with a respected company
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.