CDL Scrap Metal Truck Driver - Safe, Independent Hauls

Sa-Recycling; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sa-Recycling in Miami, FL is seeking a Class A CDL driver for scrap metal hauling and yard operations. You will load/unload trucks, assess metal grades, and perform daily safety inspections while complying with FMCSA regulations.

Ideal candidates possess a CDL, pass medical and drug tests, and clear background checks. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus; strong communication and basic math are required. This role emphasizes safety and punctuality in a fast-paced yard environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 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.
• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform DOT daily operation and safety pre- and post- inspections.
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws.
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations inspecting cargo, selecting proper tools (chains, straps, dunnage), following FMCSA regulations to maintain, and regularly checking loads.
• Reporting defects, accidents and violations.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
• Communicates with office and customers to determine commodities to load.
• 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.
• Works independently when driving scrap metal.
• 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.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.

Skills

CDL

Medical exam

Drug test

Background check

Bilingual EN/ES

Effective communication

Basic math

Grandfathered

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sa-Recycling in Miami, FL is seeking a Class A CDL driver for scrap metal hauling and yard operations. You will load/unload trucks, assess metal grades, and perform daily safety inspections while complying with FMCSA regulations.

Ideal candidates possess a CDL, pass medical and drug tests, and clear background checks. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus; strong communication and basic math are required. This role emphasizes safety and punctuality in a fast-paced yard environment.