DOT Truck Driver

SA Recycling; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Miami, Florida is seeking a dedicated individual for the role involving loading and unloading scrap metal trucks, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, possess basic math skills, and preferably hold a high school diploma or GED. Previous experience with wheel loaders is advantageous. This position requires physical capability and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader is a plus.
• End dump experience is required.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; basic math skills.
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader a plus.
• End dump experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Communicate with office and customers to determine commodities to load.
• Perform DOT daily operation and safety inspection.
• Help customers satisfy their needs.
• Help 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.
• Organize materials for more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping in the workplace area for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Wheel Loader

End dump experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheel Loader

Mechanics tools

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.
• Communicate with office and customers to determine commodities to load.
• Work independently when driving scrap metal.
• Help 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.
• Organize materials for more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping in the workplace area 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 is 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.