DOT Truck Driver

SA Recycling LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a motivated Yard/Truck Driver to load and unload scrap metal, evaluate metal grades for inventory, and perform daily DOT safety checks. The role requires effective communication with offices and customers, independent operation when driving, and maintaining a safe yard environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (foreign education acceptable) and potential bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish 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.
• Work independently when driving scrap metal.
• Maintain safe, clean yard and assist others as needed.
• End dump experience preferred; follow safety rules.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Basic math

Reading directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Foreign education acceptable

Tools

Wheel Loader operation

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

* End dump experience required.

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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