Heavy Equipment Truck Driver - Jackson, TN

SUMMARYSMS 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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