Heavy Equipment Truck Driver
About the job
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience is required.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
- Ability to work in an industrial steel mill scrap yard environment.
- Ability to climb equipment ladders, sit for extended periods, and perform physical tasks as needed.
- 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.
- Follow all company safety policies, personal protective equipment requirements, and site rules.
- Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Experience in scrap recycling, steel mill, demolition, construction, or industrial settings is preferred.
- Ability to operate multiple types of equipment is a plus.
About the company
SMS Mill Services provides on-site support for steel mills by managing the full lifecycle of scrap metal—from receiving and inspection to inventory control and loading for electric arc furnaces. It also handles slag processing, metal recovery, transport, and services such as sizing, scarfing, logistics, and melt-shop maintenance. The company earns revenue via multi-year contracts with steel producers and has a global footprint with more than 14 locations, offering end-to-end outsourced services and asset/environmental management. Its goal is to help steel producers operate more efficiently and reliably, grow its market share through long-term contracts and geographic expansion, and pursue strategic opportunities like the 2025 FalconPoint acquisition while maintaining core scrap processing operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portage, Indiana
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SMS won ArcelorMittal Piracicaba expansion in 2025, strengthening a flagship customer relationship.
- SMS won Charter Steel Cleveland scrap-management work in January 2025.
- FalconPoint says SMS delivered over 20% annual revenue growth for four straight years.
What critics are saying
- Indiana cited SMS in August 2025 for missing slag-plant emission records.
- OSHA opened a planned inspection at SMS Jackson, Tennessee, on May 12, 2026.
- Shipbreaking and mill-services carve-out leaves the remaining scrap business dependent on fewer assets.
What makes SMS Mill Services, LLC. unique
- SMS operates 14 locations across the U.S., Europe, and South America.
- FalconPoint backed SMS with $500 million for equipment, technology, and acquisitions.
- SMS embeds crews inside mills, managing scrap, slag, and environmental workflows.
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Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance