Truck Driver - CDL
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics, CDL
Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity anddecarbonisationby supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.
At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range ofprogrammesthat support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, weoperateover 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.
Job Summary:The Class A Truck Driver is responsible for safely transporting metal materials, roll-off containers, and equipment between customer sites, suppliers, and the recycling yard. This role requires operating Class A commercial vehicles in an industrial environment while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, company safety standards, and operational schedules.
Major Responsibilities:- Operate Class A commercial vehicles (including tractor-trailers, dump trailers, and roll-off trucks) to transport scrap metal and related materials between customer locations, processing facilities, and transfer yards.
- Review daily schedules and routing to ensure accuracy, material requirements, and supply needs.
- Ensure all required supplies, equipment, and documentation are secured on the vehicle prior to departing the yard.
- Load, unload, tarp, and secure materials safely and in compliance with DOT and company standards.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs, safety concerns, or incidents promptly.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, route sheets, bills of lading, scale tickets, and electronic or manual records.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, logistics, yard personnel, and customers throughout assigned routes, including end-of-stop updates.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized vehicle at all times.
- Adhere strictly to DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies, including yard-specific safety procedures, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist with basic yard operations as needed, such as spotter duties, equipment movement, or material staging.
- Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of experience operating tractor-trailers, roll-off trucks, dump trucks, or similar commercial vehicles.
- Experience hauling scrap metal, roll-off containers, or industrial materials strongly preferred.
- Prior experience packaging and preparing loose freight for transport preferred.
- Must possess a current, clean or acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Ability to pass DOT physical, drug, and alcohol screening requirements.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and commercial driving safety standards.
- Ability to work safely in outdoor, industrial, and heavy-equipment environments.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to safety, detail, and regulatory compliance.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Ability to climb in and out of trucks and trailers multiple times per shift.
- Ability to lift, pull, and secure tarps and chains (up to 40 lbs.).
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Exposure to dust, noise, heavy machinery, and metal materials typical of a recycling…
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