CDL-A Driver (Flatbed)

## Company Description American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence. **What we offer!:** - A competitive annual wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program - Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents - The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development - A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun! ## Job Description The Flatbed Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of dump trucks to transport recyclable materials. This includes adhering to weight regulations, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with all transportation and safety laws. The role is critical in maintaining the flow of materials between various locations, including out-of-state sites, while supporting the company's operations. **What you're responsible for:** • Safely operate a flatbed truck to transport materials to and from internal and customer locations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and DOT regulations. • Transporting bales of material to various locations. • Pick up and deliver small and large boxes at various locations. • Ensuring that cargo is loaded correctly and unloaded safely in a timely manner to reduce as much standby time as possible, verifying loads for accuracy. • Safely securing loads to the truck's bed using appropriate securement equipment (e.g., straps, chains, blocks, tarps, etc.) according to DOT regulations. • Ensuring that all loads are kept within legal weight limits, never to exceed maximums, and always remaining within Federal, State, and DOT regulations. • Maintain constant communication with dispatch to receive delivery instructions and report any problems, including but not limited to delays, customer requests, unsafe situations, potential safety hazards, and injuries. • Collaborate with dispatch to drive projects, enhancing productivity and performance without compromising quality and safety. • Always perform and document pre and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment • Perform regular preventative maintenance to keep all equipment in good operating condition and ensure safety equipment is available and in good working order. • Identify and immediately report to dispatch when maintenance needs to be performed, including but not limited to tires, lights, brakes, oil, water levels, service lights, etc. • Complete and submit accurate records of inspections, driver logs, scale tickets, destinations, and equipment inventory. • Operate vehicle in accordance with Ecology Recycling Services LLC., Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act), DOT (Departments of Transportations) as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws. ## Qualifications **To join our team:** **Education/Experience:** • A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience is preferred. • Must hold a valid Class A driver's license with a clean driving record. • CDL truck driving experience is required. **Language Skills:** • Proficiency in both English & Spanish is required. • Must be able to read and understand instructions, correspondence, and memos. • Must be able to write clear c…