CDL Driver

SA Recycling; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Truck Driver with a CDL A to move material between yards and customers. You will load and unload scrap metal, inspect grades, and ensure DOT compliance while maintaining professional conduct with customers and staff.

The role requires safety-focused driving, ability to work independently in in-yard spaces, and willing to pass medical and drug screenings. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Must pass medical, physical and drug test.
• Background check required.
• Driving Test required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively; basic math skills required.
• Experience with wheel loader is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive independently when driving scrap metal.
• Work with customers to satisfy needs and resolve problems.
• Maintain a safe working environment with other employees.

Skills

CDL Class A

Bilingual EN/ES

Background check

Drug test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Truck Driver’s main goal is to move material where we need it. They are required to drive a semi-truck to customers’ yards and collect fully loaded containers and return to them empty containers. Drivers must conduct themselves professionally when dealing with customers and their employees. They follow all DOT Regulations, in-yard rules for driving in close quarters and all traffic controllers.

About SA Recycling – South Texas Region

• SA Recycling is recognized as a world leader in the metal recycling and processing industry. With more than 150 locations, SA has the largest network of scrap metal facilities in the United States.
• The South Texas Region also oversees the dismantling and recycling of marine vessels, like aircraft carriers and tankers for the US Navy and commercial customers.

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

• CDL Class A License
• Must pass a medical. Physical. and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a Driving Test
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED
• 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 is a plus

Job Expectations

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
• Great attendance and punctuality
• Confidentiality with prices and load details between yardsReport any potential instances of theft and/or fraud
• Be a Champion of our Core Values:
• Put People Health & Safety First
• Be Proactive
• Take Accountability
• Practice Teamwork
• Strive for Continuous Improvement

Experience

Preferred 3 year(s) with CDL Class A license

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yards
• Equipment & Tools: Trucks up to 18-wheeler, Rolloff, Monstar, Flatbed, 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, securing loads with straps
• Work Capacity: Truck Driver Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

Pay Range

• $19.00 to $23.00 per hour depending on Experience and Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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