DOT Truck Driver

External SA Recycling; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Miami is seeking an effective scrap metal truck driver. The role includes loading and unloading scrap metal, performing inspections, and ensuring excellent communication with customers. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior operating experience, preferably with a Wheel Loader. Bilingual skills are a plus and candidates must pass a medical and background check to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Previous experience operating a 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 inspections.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheel Loader

Mechanics Tools

Job description

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
• 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