CDL Class A Spotter​/Yard Jockey

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SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. Our operations are quickly expanding.

Safety is our number one priority for this position. The driver’s main goal is to move material where we need it. She/he must drive a roll‑off/semi‑truck to customers’ yards, collect fully loaded containers, and return with empty containers. End dump experience required. The driver must conduct themselves professionally when dealing with customers and their employees. All DOT regulations, in‑yard rules, and traffic controller instructions must be followed.

Seat belts must be worn at all times while driving and the driver must be visible on camera at all times.

• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal. End dump required.
• 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.
• Assist customers to satisfy their needs and resolve problems.
• 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 work area at the end of shift and keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Organize materials to use space more effectively.
• Dispose of waste materials appropriately.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed and maintain an ongoing housekeeping program for safety and better hygienic conditions.

• At least 3 years of CDL driving experience with a consistent job history; end dump experience required.
• Pass a medical DOT physical and drug test.
• Pass a background check; clean MVR with no recent violations; consent to Clearing House.
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED; foreign education acceptable.
• Bi‑lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Effective communication skills; ability to understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as required.

Work environment: scrap metal recycling and shredder yard.

• Equipment & tools: trucks up to 18‑wheeler, roll‑off, hydraulic truck tilt/lift operations, box containers, mechanical tools.
• Physical demand level: light to moderate; steady when machine is rocking in all directions; climb fixed ladders.
• Work capacity: truck driver.
• Sensory demands: hearing, vision, touch, smell, taste.
• Hand movements: repetitive motions, gripping.

• Competitive pay.
• Full‑time positions with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after completion of 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Weekly pay.
• Referral incentives.
• Company‑provided uniforms and PPE.
• Eligible for safety bonuses.

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

Must be 21 years old to apply.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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