CDL Driver

SA Recycling•Brownsville, TX

24d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver’s main goal is to move material where we need it. They are required to drive a semi-truck to customers’ yards and collect fully loaded containers and return to them empty containers. Drivers must conduct themselves professionally when dealing with customers and their employees. They follow all DOT Regulations, in-yard rules for driving in close quarters and all traffic controllers. About SA Recycling – South Texas Region SA Recycling is recognized as a world leader in the metal recycling and processing industry. With more than 150 locations, SA has the largest network of scrap metal facilities in the United States. The South Texas Region also oversees the dismantling and recycling of marine vessels, like aircraft carriers and tankers for the US Navy and commercial customers.

Requirements

CDL Class A License
Must pass a medical. Physical. and drug test
Must pass a background check
Must pass a Driving Test
Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
Great attendance and punctuality
Confidentiality with prices and load details between yards
Report any potential instances of theft and/or fraud
Be a Champion of our Core Values: Put People Health & Safety First, Be Proactive, Take Accountability, Practice Teamwork, Strive for Continuous Improvement

Nice To Haves

Preferred – high school diploma or GED
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader is a plus
Preferred 3 year(s) with CDL Class A license

Responsibilities

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