Heavy-Duty Scrap Metal Truck Driver

SA Recycling LLC; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in Gainesville, GA seeks a Scrap Yard/Truck Loader to load and unload scrap metal, inspect grades for inventory, and perform daily safety checks. The role requires effective communication with office and customers, independent operation when driving, and maintaining a clean, safe yard environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with yard staff, performing routine maintenance, organizing materials for space efficiency, and ensuring proper waste disposal.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed qualified and 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.

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.
• Work with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.
• Ensure a safe working environment by coordinating with other yard staff.
• Perform routine maintenance: refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift and keep areas neat and orderly.
• Attend and maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.
• Organize materials to maximize space usage.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Math basics

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheel Loader

Job description

SA Recycling LLC in Gainesville, GA seeks a Scrap Yard/Truck Loader to load and unload scrap metal, inspect grades for inventory, and perform daily safety checks. The role requires effective communication with office and customers, independent operation when driving, and maintaining a clean, safe yard environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with yard staff, performing routine maintenance, organizing materials for space efficiency, and ensuring proper waste disposal.