Heavy Equipment Truck Driver

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Truck Driver role is onsite in Jackson, TN; compensation is not specified. SMS Mill Services provides services to steel mill customers, including scrap yard management, logistics support, and slag processing. The driver operates heavy industrial vehicles to move scrap metal, slag, raw materials, and production materials around the facility. The role supports safe, efficient site operations through equipment inspections, adherence to site rules, communication with operations staff, and prompt reporting of mechanical issues or unsafe conditions.

What you'll do

• Operate haul, dump, roll-off, water, or other heavy industrial trucks onsite
• transport materials between plant or yard locations
• perform pre-shift inspections and equipment checklists
• maneuver safely in active industrial areas
• communicate with dispatch, supervisors, scale house, and equipment operators
• follow site routes and safety rules
• report mechanical issues and unsafe conditions
• assist with yard or equipment support tasks as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment truck driver

haul trucks

dump trucks

roll-off trucks

water trucks

scrap metal

steel mill

industrial yard

safety-focused

jackson tn

sms mill services

overtime opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay and benefits
• overtime opportunities
• growth opportunities within operations.

Why this role

Work takes place in an industrial steel mill scrap yard, with exposure to noise, weather, dust, and moving equipment. Previous heavy equipment operating experience is required; high school diploma or GED is preferred.

About the employer

SMS Mill Services, LLC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.