Truck Driver

External SA Recycling; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A scrap metal recycling company located in Waxahachie, Texas, is seeking a dedicated individual to handle truck loading and unloading duties, conduct safety inspections, and ensure compliance with recycling protocols. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, preferably be bi-lingual in English and Spanish, and possess at least a high school diploma or GED. Experience operating heavy machinery like Wheel Loaders is a plus. This role involves working in a light to moderate physical demand environment, contributing to a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader is a plus.
• Ability to understand direction (written or oral).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform daily operation and safety inspection.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks

Hydraulic truck lift operations

Mechanics tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Duties include but not limited to:

• 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 including 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 the workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

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

Job Expectations

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

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, mechanics 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