Truck Driver
About The Position
This role involves driving trucks to haul scrap metal, inspecting and grading metal for inventory, and performing DOT inspections. The Truck Driver will communicate with the office and customers to determine loading needs, work independently when transporting scrap metal, and assist customers with their needs and any arising problems. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure a safe working environment. Daily operational maintenance, including refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping, is expected. The position also includes cleaning up the work area at the end of the shift, keeping areas neat and orderly, organizing materials for effective space utilization, and disposing of waste materials appropriately. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential, as is ensuring cleanup is completed and maintaining effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene.
Requirements
- Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
- Must pass a background check.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively.
- Ability to understand direction (written or oral).
- Ability to use basic math skills as the job demands.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills.
- Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader.
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 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.
- Organize materials to have more effective use of space.
- Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
- Ensure cleanup is completed.
- Maintain effective housekeeping in the workplace area for safety and better hygienic conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
