CDL Driver

External SA Recycling; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a yard/truck operator to load and unload scrap metal, inspect grades for inventory, and perform daily safety checks. You will coordinate with office staff and customers to determine loads and ensure compliance with DOT and safety rules.

The role requires effective communication, basic math, and ability to work with others in a fast-paced yard environment. Prior wheel loader experience is a plus, with room for growth in a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Grandfathered if employed before April 2014.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively; basic math skills required.
• Wheel Loader experience 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.
• Operate independently when driving scrap metal.
• Assist customers to meet their needs and resolve problems.
• Maintain safe workspace with other yard employees.
• Perform daily maintenance like refueling and lubrication.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Good communication

Basic math skills

Wheel Loader experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Duties

• 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.