Truck Driver Job at SA Recycling in Glendale

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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 such as refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Clean up the work area at the end of shift.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
• Organize materials to optimize space use.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed and maintain ongoing workplace safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are “grandfathered” into their positions.
• 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) language skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, understand directions (written or oral), and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader is a plus.

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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, mechanics tools.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate; maintains steady work while machines operate and climbs ladders.
• Work Capacity: Truck Driver Work Capacity.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste.
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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