Scrap Metal Roll-Off Driver — Independent Haul Specialist

SA Recycling LLC; East Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in Tennessee is seeking a dependable yard worker to load/unload trucks, inspect metal grades, perform DOT safety checks, and assist customers in selecting commodities. You will work with a team in a scrap metal yard, operating equipment and keeping areas neat and safe.

The role requires good communication, basic math, and attention to safety. Prior experience with wheel loaders is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is a benefit.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Bi-lingual English & Spanish

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheel Loader

Job description

SA Recycling LLC in Tennessee is seeking a dependable yard worker to load/unload trucks, inspect metal grades, perform DOT safety checks, and assist customers in selecting commodities. You will work with a team in a scrap metal yard, operating equipment and keeping areas neat and safe.

The role requires good communication, basic math, and attention to safety. Prior experience with wheel loaders is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is a benefit.