Driver

About the role

Sims Metal is a global leader in metal recycling, playing 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. This position is based at our Philadelphia, PA location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to the company’s safety plan.
• Review the daily schedule to determine supply needs and routing accuracy.
• Ensure daily supplies are loaded on the vehicle before leaving the dock.
• Communicate with the logistics department at the end of each stop on the scheduled route.
• Complete the daily drive route sheet.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Perform vehicle fueling and submit corresponding receipts to the logistics manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 3+ years of tractor-trailer (dump trailer, flatbed, van trailer) or roll-off truck driving experience (preferred).
• Must communicate in English (oral and written).
• Must pass DOT physical and drug testing requirements.
• Must understand basic DOT regulations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Sims offers competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.