Class A (CDL) Truck Driver

Company Profile:

Founded in 1906 as a one-man scrap metal operation, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., has become one of the nation's largest recyclers of scrap metal, a leading provider of used and recycled auto parts and a manufacturer of finished steel products.

With a rapidly growing national and global reach, the company achieved $2.6 billion in revenues in fiscal 2007 and is now a member of the Fortune 1000. Schnitzer Steel common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol SCHN.

With corporate headquarters based in Portland, Oregon, the company is split into three vertically integrated business units, the Metals Recycling Business, the Auto Parts Business and the Steel Manufacturing Business.

Essential Job Functions:Receive instructions from dispatch and proceed to customer's location to pick up material.Operate the truck with no safety hazards.Tie down and /or tarp loads.Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions needing maintenance or repair to proper supervisor.Interact with customers at customer's location.Perform related duties as directed by supervisor.Operate a front-end loader.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Work/school history evidencing attendance and dependability.High School diploma or GED Certification.Ability to wear a respirator.Have current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Have current Department of Transportation physical certification.

Performance Standards:Must have the ability to drive various trucks 26,000 lbs. and over.Must be knowledgeable about completing all required logs and reports.Must have the ability to perform the pre-trip inspections of the vehicle assigned to drive.Must have the ability to communicate with customers.Must be knowledgeable about general safety practices of a CDL driver.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Sitting: Continually, while driving.Standing/ Walking :Occasionally, while performing pre-inspection of truck. Walking to and from truck at customer's location and at our facility.Crouching (bend at knees):Rarely.Stooping (bend at waist): Occasionally, while tying down load.Reaching: Continually, while driving and securing loads.Twisting/Turning: Frequently, normal driving.Climbing: Occasionally, access and egress truck cab to inspect, tie down and/or tarp loads.Crawling :RarelyKneeling: RarelyLeg/Foot:Continually, while driving.Handling:Frequently, tie downs and related equipment.Finger/Feeling/Grasping: Continually, steering and shifting gears while driving.Balance:Continually, climbing on loads and while driving.Vehicle Use: Continually, the majority of the day is driving truck.Pushing/pulling:Continually, while driving and typing down loads.Lifting/Carrying:Occasionally, chains for tie downs, plus rearranging loads as needed. Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Use of Senses:Talking in person/by phone: Occasionally, talking in person to communicate daily with dispatcher and customers.Hearing: Continually, to receive instructions from dispatch via the radio, plus to hear traffic.Vision: Continually, must be able to see in order to drive.Smell: Rarely, to perhaps detect hot brakes, fuel leaks, electrical fires, etc.

Mental:Interaction with others/communications skills: Frequently, to receive and carry out work instructions, stays ahead of customers and keep them happy.Flexibility Requirements: Frequently, required working some weekends.Attention to Detail: Continually, must be able to work independently after receiving orders of the day. No direct supervision.Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and /or written instructions.Recognize unacceptable variations from the standard and take appropriate emergency action.

Job Conditions:100% outdoors. Exposed to weather typical to the area.Safety Requirements: Heavy-duty work boots, hearing protection (if needed), hard hat, and safety glasses, as required.Exposure: Noise, dirt and fumes.Operation of Equipment/Tools:Truck, front-end loaders and forklifts.

Benefits:

In addition to an exciting work environment and a salary program that recognizes commitment and hard work, Schnitzer Steel and its subsidiaries have comprehensive benefits packages for eligible employees. Packages vary by location as we tailor our benefits packages for the needs of each locations employees. If you join Schnitzer Steel, your package may include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for both you and your dependents

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts which allow you to lower your taxable income by reimbursing eligible and out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision and dependent care expenses on a pretax basis up to $5,000

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

Dependent Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

24 Hour Nurse Hotline

Additional Notes:

The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.