Class A Driver
Redwoodmaterials•3h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeEntry Level3+ yrs exp
- About Redwood Materials
- Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse
- recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
- Class A Driver
- Redwood Materials is seeking a highly capable Class A Truck Driver to deliver freight. Duties will include route planning, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of our freight
- performing preventative maintenance work on the truck. Drivers are also required to maintain a detailed trip logbook. The ideal candidate will have experience with Dry Van and Yard Goat operations.
- C Shift: (Thursday - Saturday, Alternating Wednesdays) 6am to 6pm
- Responsibilities will include:
- Delivering freight over long distances across the country's road networks.
- Planning routes efficiently and delivering freight on time.
- Performing prescribed truck inspections before departure to ensure good running order. Documenting the freight's condition before departure and inventorying loads.
- Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
- Supervising the loading and unloading of freight and obtaining the client's signature on delivery.
- Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
- Logging hours and distances driven, rest stop durations, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
- Communicating any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to dispatchers.
- Complying with federal and state trucking rules and regulations, including mandatory rest periods and weight restrictions
Desired Qualifications
- Applicable Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL).
- Over 3 years of experience operating Dry Van and/or Yard Goat vehicles.
- Certificate of Completion of a professional truck driving course preferred.
- Experience as a Long-Haul Truck Driver.
- Hazardous material DOT certification a big plus
- W.I.C. Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) preferred
- A clean driving record, as well as sound knowledge of truck maintenance.
- In-depth knowledge of route planning, using both road maps and GPS devices.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws that regulate the road freight transport industry.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Winter Driving experience is a must.
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs. .
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying weight.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
- Working Conditions:
- Environment, such as office or outdoors and inclement weather conditions.
- Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, fires, or extreme heat/cold.
- Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
- Required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
- The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
- We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information
- inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
Required skills
Commercial Driver's LicenseDry VanYard Goatroute planningtruck maintenanceGPS