Truck Driver - UNION

Sa-Recycling; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Los Angeles is seeking a truck driver with a Class A CDL to manage loading and unloading of scrap metal and to ensure safe yard operations. You will inspect metal grades, perform DOT safety checks, and coordinate with customers to meet load requirements.

Ideal candidates hold Roll-Off truck experience, pass medical and background checks, and can communicate in English and Spanish. This on-site role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a busy yard environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Previous experience operating Roll-Off trucks preferred.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred - High School diploma or GED (foreign education acceptable).
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use basic math as required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform DOT daily operations and safety pre- and post- inspections.
• Follow traffic laws and road regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A

Bilingual EN/ES

Strong communication

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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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