Truck Driver - UNION

SA Recycling LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a CDL driver to load, unload, and transport scrap metal in a safe, compliant yard environment.

The role requires driving 18-wheelers, performing daily inspections, and coordinating with customers and the office to determine load specifics. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and safety focus in a fast-paced yard environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for interacting with customers and co-workers.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; foreign education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal, ensuring proper securing and staging.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory and inventory tracking.
• Perform DOT daily operations and safety pre- and post-inspections.
• Comply with FMCSA regulations and traffic laws while transporting loads.
• Communicate with office and customers to determine commodities to load and assist with issues.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and report defects or incidents promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Roll-Off truck operation

Medical and drug test clearance

Job description

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 - Previous experience operating Roll-Off truck
• 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

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