Heavy Equipment Truck Driver - Jackson, TN

SMS Mill Services. • Jackson, TN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SUMMARY SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused heavy equipment truck driver for its Jackson, TN location . We are located on Gerdau steel mill property. JOB DESCRIPTION Truck Driver will learn the role and complete work at the direction of a more senior Equipment Operator or Supervisor. Operate trucks in a safe and effective manner while moving scrap material around the scrap yard for processing. Truck Driver will ensure that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Requirements

• 1-3 years operating heavy equipment in an industrial setting.
• Basic literacy in English
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Work with a positive attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Reliability to report to work on time
• Understand and follow supervisors’ directives (written and oral instructions)
• Flexibility to changing work conditions, assignments, and schedules
• Ability to work in all-weather elements including rain, snow, cold, and heat
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard clean.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects
• Perform daily inspections, safety checks, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment; check required fluids and grease equipment.
• Report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Potential to perform general labor duties which may/may not include sweeping, raking, shoveling/snow removal, general clean-up of work area and equipment, and physically handling materials and supplies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed