Truck Driver-Union

Job Description:

Job Duties 

Including, but not limited to: 

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal. 
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking. 
• Perform DOT daily operation and safety inspection.  
• Communicates with office and customers to determine commodities to load.   
• Works independently when driving scrap metal.  
• Works with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.  
• Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure a safe working environment. 
• Perform normal daily operation maintenance refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping 
• Clean up work area at the end of shift 
• Keep work areas neat and orderly 
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions 
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space 
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner 
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed 
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members. 

Qualifications 

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions. 
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test 
• Must pass a background check 
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable 
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus 
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands 
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader a plus 

 Job Expectations 

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. 

Physical Requirements 

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yard 
• Equipment & Tools: Trucks up to 18 wheeler, hydraulic truck tilt and lift operations, Box Containers, mechanics tools,  
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate, keeps steady when machine in rocking in all directions, climbing fixed ladders 
• Work Capacity: Truck Driver Work Capacity 
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste  
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping 

Pay Range:

SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.