CDL Class A Yard Jockey & Spotter - Safe Trailer Moves

Steelcoastus; East Point (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling invites applications for a Spotter/Yard Jockey to join our team in Georgia. You will perform pre and post trip inspections, move and secure trailers and containers, and communicate safety or equipment issues to management.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliable yard operations in a fast-paced recycling environment. The position requires a Class A CDL, 3+ years of roll-off or tractor-trailer experience, and the ability to meet DOT physical/drug screen requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Three (3) plus years’ experience of roll-off and/or tractor trailer experience.
• Clear MVR, PSP and Clearing House.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Must pass DOT Physical/Drug Screen
• Must pass Background Check
• Candidates may not have more than 2 moving violations within the past 2 years for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre and post trip inspections of all tractors and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Ensure all trailers and containers are moved, parked, stored and secured accordingly within the recycling or storage yards.
• Communicate any safety or equipment issues with management.
• Operate effectively and safely on all staging areas, parking surfaces, and roads.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Observe all safety procedures.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

MVR/PSP clearance

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

SA Recycling is a privately-owned, multi-billion-dollar green company with over 3000 employees, in 15 states, and is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing!

Responsibilities of a Spotter/Yard Jockey

• Responsible for pre and post trip inspections of all tractors and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Ensure all trailers and containers are moved, parked, stored and secured accordingly within the recycling or storage yards.
• Communicate any safety or equipment issues with management.
• Operate effectively and safely on all staging areas, parking surfaces, and roads.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Observe all safety procedures.

Qualifications of a Spotter/Yard Jockey

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Three (3) plus years’ experience of roll-off and/or tractor trailer experience.
• Clear, MVR ,PSP and Clearing House.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Must pass DOT Physical/Drug Screen
• Must pass Background Check

Candidates may not have more than 2 moving violations within the past 2 years for consideration.

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

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