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OmniSource

Processes, recycles, and trades scrap metal

Truck Driver Class A & Class B CDL

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeSouth Bend, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience and/or verifiable straight-truck experience, or six months of experience with certification from a commercial driver’s license school.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret English sufficiently to communicate with law enforcement and company personnel, and to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle safety control systems.
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and handle receipts, maintain logs, and read road maps and instructions.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding of standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation and knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, and inspection and maintenance.
  • Must meet the requirements for reference checks, driving records, and company policy procedures.
  • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B.
  • Must pass a Federal Department of Transportation drug screen, breath alcohol test, and physical.

Responsibilities

  • Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor using the cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Inspect trailers and trucks for defects and ensure they are in safe operating condition before, during, and after trips; submit a written condition report at the end of each day or when switching equipment if repairs are required.
  • Check shipping paperwork to determine the nature of the load.
  • Drive the truck to and from its destination in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policies.
  • Use commercial driving skills to maneuver the vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, including heavy traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading and unloading areas.
  • Ensure all shipping documentation required to move the product is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies the shipment upon delivery.
  • Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver logs, fuel purchases, mileage, and other company-required records.
  • Accurately complete paperwork related to truck operation and scrap movement each day.
  • Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and comply with State and Federal regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
  • Report all accidents involving the driver or company equipment.
  • Report highway safety hazards observed along the route.
  • Promptly report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, or other emergencies relating to product pickup or delivery.
  • Represent the company and trucking industry professionally through responsible driving and customer service.

About the Company

OmniSource

Processes, recycles, and trades scrap metal

OmniSource collects, processes, and resells scrap and secondary metals across North America. It operates more than 70 collection and processing facilities, including 11 high-capacity shredders, and uses a fleet of trucks, railcars, and barges to gather metal before processing and selling it. The company also runs a national brokerage and trading operation that provides market insights and secures metals through partnerships with industrial generators. Each year it handles about 7 million tons of ferrous scrap and over a billion pounds of nonferrous metals, aiming to turn scrap into usable materials at scale and to support customers with customized recycling programs and supply-chain services.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Founded
1943

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