Driver

SA Recycling LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Medical plans with Dental and Vision

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A recycling company in Knoxville, TN, is seeking experienced Class A truck drivers. The role involves safely transporting metals from suppliers to processing facilities on local routes, ensuring secure cargo transport, and complying with safety regulations. Candidates must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, at least three years of driving experience, and be at least 21 years old. The position offers competitive pay and eligibility for various benefits including medical plans and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required; heavy haul, roll-off, and end-dump trailer experience a plus.
• Three or more years of commercial driving experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post trip inspections of tractors and trailers.
• Transport materials from suppliers to processing facilities as directed.
• Secure cargo for transport using chains and straps.

Skills

Commercial driving

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Knoxville, TN 37914, USA

SA Recycling has multiple openings for experienced Class A truck drivers in the Knoxville metropolitan area.

Our drivers are the face of the Company and safely transport metals for recycling from supplier locations to our processing facilities. We operate semi and straight chassis trucks utilizing dump bodies, flat beds, dry vans, roll‑off boxes, lugger boxes and three‑sided car trailers.

The standard working hours for this position range from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, with overtime and Saturdays as needed. Runs are local routes and drivers are home each night.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre and post trip inspections of all tractors and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Transport and deliver materials from suppliers to SA Recycling facilities as directed by dispatch.
• Secure all cargo for transport using chains, straps, binders, and/or tarps.
• Communicate any safety or equipment issues with management.
• Operate effectively and safely on all staging areas, parking surfaces, and roads.
• Maintain all required logs of working hours and vehicle service and repair status.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License; heavy haul, roll‑off and end‑dump trailer experience a plus.
• Three (3) plus years’ commercial driving experience.
• Minimum 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical, meet all qualifications of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and pass a background check.
• Must be registered in Clearinghouse as required by FMCSR.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

Candidates may not have more than two (2) moving violations within the past two (2) years for consideration.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US Driver applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

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