Job Description - Heavy Equipment Truck Driver - Coatesville, PA
Heavy Equipment Truck Driver
SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/worker' safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS Coatesville is seeking a highly skilled, SAFETY FOCUSED and dependable Heavy Equipment Truck Driver. This role is responsible for is responsible for operating on-site haul trucks and other heavy mobile equipment to transport scrap metal, raw materials, and production materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate has experience driving heavy industrial trucks, understands active yard environments, and can work safely around loaders, cranes, rail cars, and other equipment.
SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate haul trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, water trucks, or other heavy industrial vehicles on-site
Transport scrap metal, slag, raw materials, and other loads between designated plant or yard locations
Perform pre-shift inspections and complete daily equipment checklists
Safely load, haul, dump, and maneuver equipment in congested industrial areas
Maintain awareness of pedestrians, heavy equipment, rail traffic, and changing site conditions
Communicate with dispatch, supervisors, scale house, and equipment operators regarding material movement needs
Follow designated traffic routes, speed limits, and site rules
Report mechanical issues, unsafe conditions, or incidents immediately
Assist with general yard work or equipment support tasks when needed
Safety Responsibilities
Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and site rules
Maintain awareness of pedestrians, truck traffic, rail activity, and surrounding equipment
Operate equipment responsibly in tight spaces and active industrial areas
Participate in safety meetings and training programs
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
Experience in scrap recycling, steel mill, demolition, construction, or industrial settings preferred
Ability to operate multiple types of equipment is a plus
Strong hand-eye coordination and awareness of surroundings
Dependable attendance and punctuality required
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed
Physical / Work Conditions
Ability to work in an industrial steel mill scrap yard environment
Exposure to noise, weather changes, dust, and moving equipment
Ability to climb equipment ladders, sit for extended periods, and perform physical tasks as needed
What we can Offer:
Stable full-time opportunity
Competitive pay and benefits
Overtime opportunities
Team-oriented workplace
Growth opportunities within operations
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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