Truck Driver

SA Recycling; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a truck driver at our Montebello, CA yard. The role involves loading and unloading scrap metal, inspecting cargo for grading, and ensuring compliance with DOT safety and FMCSA regulations.

The driver will coordinate with the office and customers to determine loading needs and ensure timely, safe deliveries. Ideal candidates hold a Class A CDL with at least 3 years of flatbed experience, pass a medical and drug test, and clear background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 years of flatbed experience.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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.
• Follow FMCSA regulations and truck driving rules.
• Report defects, accidents and violations.
• Maintain safe working environment with yard crew.
• Communicate with office and customers to determine commodities to load.
• Assist customers and colleagues to resolve issues on load operations.
• Perform routine maintenance like fueling and lubrication.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Job Duties

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform DOT daily operation and safety pre- and post- inspections.
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws.
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations inspecting cargo, selecting proper tools (chains, straps, dunnage), following FMCSA regulations to maintain, and regularly checking loads.
• Reporting defects, accidents and violations.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
• Communicates with office and customers to determine commodities to load.
• 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.
• Works independently when driving scrap metal.
• 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.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Required - 3 years of flatbed experience
• 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
• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.

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, mechanical 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