Full-Time
Heavy Equipment Truck Driver
Posted on 7/23/2026
SMS Mill Services, LLC.
201-500 employees
Outsourced on-site services for steel mills
No salary listed
Jackson, TN, USA
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On-site role in Jackson, Tennessee.
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- Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
- Strong hand-eye coordination and awareness of surroundings
- Dependable attendance and punctuality required
- 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, 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
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Experience in scrap recycling, steel mill, demolition, construction, or industrial settings preferred
- Ability to operate multiple types of equipment is a plus
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
- Multi-year contracts with major steel producers create durable recurring revenue.
- FalconPoint's 2025 acquisition provides capital for technology and sustainability upgrades.
- Automation and digital inventory control improve throughput across multi-site operations.
What critics are saying
- Steelmakers internalize scrap handling, reducing outsourced volume and pricing power.
- Cyclic steel production cuts immediately shrink scrap, slag, and melt-shop demand.
- Safety incidents or permit delays can stop operations and trigger contract losses.
What makes SMS Mill Services, LLC. unique
- On-site scrap and slag services span North America, Europe, and South America.
- Mission-critical mill support covers scrap handling, EAF feeding, scarfing, and cleaning.
- Licensed environmental remediation and marine decommissioning broaden revenue beyond steel mills.
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