SA Recycling, an industry leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for Class A Drivers to join our team. Our drivers are the face of the Company and safely transport metals for recycling from supplier locations to our processing facilities and operate different semi and straight chassis trucks utilizing dump bodies, flat beds, dry vans, roll‑off boxes, lugger boxes and three‑sided car trailers, depending on business needs and licensing. This position is local, home daily, and runs familiar routes.
Job Duties
- Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
- Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
- Perform DOT daily operation and safety inspection.
- Communicate with office and customers to determine commodities to load.
- Work independently when driving scrap metal.
- Assist customers when problems arise and satisfy their needs.
- 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.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Organize materials for more effective use of space.
- Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
- Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed and maintain effective housekeeping for safety and hygienic conditions for all team members.
Qualifications
- Must have 3 years of CDL driving experience with a consistent job history.
- Must pass a medical DOT physical and drug test.
- Must pass a background check, have a clean MVR with no recent violations, and consent to Clearing House.
- Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
- Bi‑lingual (English & Spanish) language skills are a plus.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
Physical Requirements
- Work Environment: Scrap metal recycling and shredder yard.
- Equipment & Tools: Trucks up to 18‑wheelers, roll‑off, hydraulic truck tilt and lift operations, box containers, mechanical tools.
- Physical Demand Level: Light to moderate; requires staying steady when machinery is rocking in all directions and climbing fixed ladders.
- Work Capacity: Truck driver workload capacity.
- Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste.
- Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping.
SA Recycling offers
- Competitive pay.
- Full‑time positions with Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after completion of 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Weekly pay.
- Referral incentives.
- Company‑provided uniforms and PPE.
- Eligibility for safety bonuses.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
Must be 21 to apply.