Roll-Off Driver - Scrap Metal Yard (Safe, Independent Role)

External SA Recycling; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

External SA Recycling in Anaheim, CA is seeking a dependable Yard/Truck Loader to load and unload scrap metal, inspect grades for inventory, and coordinate with the office on commodities. You will work primarily in the scrap yard, ensuring safe operations and effective space usage.

The role requires adherence to DOT and safety checks, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a preference for bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• 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 and use basic math skills.
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload roll off boxes carrying 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Basic math

Wheel Loader experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

External SA Recycling in Anaheim, CA is seeking a dependable Yard/Truck Loader to load and unload scrap metal, inspect grades for inventory, and coordinate with the office on commodities. You will work primarily in the scrap yard, ensuring safe operations and effective space usage.

The role requires adherence to DOT and safety checks, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a preference for bilingual English/Spanish.