Truck Driver / Roll-off Driver

SA Recycling; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a dedicated individual to load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal. Responsibilities include determining metal grade, performing safety inspections, and assisting customers effectively.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to communicate well, and preferably be bilingual in English and Spanish. A background check and a medical physical are required, along with attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Employees prior to April 2014 are presumed qualified.

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 regarding loading commodities.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Wheel loader operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic truck

Mechanic tools

Job description

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.
• Organize materials for more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping to promote 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 written or oral directions, and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Previous experience operating a wheel loader is 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, mechanic tools.
• Physical Demand Level: light to moderate; steady when machine is 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.