Class A CDL Route Driver

About Us

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart sustainable products that improve our environment and peoples lives. The Company is private equity owned has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada and nearly 4000 employees. With innovative tools technologies and processes Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise from coast to coast and from whole tire to end products. The companys commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary

The Class A CDL Route Driver is responsible for the safe and timely pickup loading transport and delivery of used tires from customer locations along assigned routes. Drivers operate as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper or as part of a three-person team for rig routes and are responsible for both operating the commercial vehicle and assisting with the manual loading and stacking of tiresincluding truck tires weighing up to 100 pounds each. Routes are assigned by dispatch; drivers are expected to manage daily route activities maintain professionalism at customer locations and complete all required documentation accurately utilizing handheld devices or tablets as needed. This role requires strict adherence to DOT FMCSA and Liberty Tire Recycling safety and operational requirements with emphasis on following proper body ergonomics and safe lifting techniques. Attention to detail particularly in counting and documenting loads is essential.

Duties and Responsibilties

• Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle on assigned routes to remove used tires from customer locations.
• Work as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper or a three-person team for rig routes to manually load stack and secure used tires onto the truck ensuring safe maneuvering of the truck and trailer at customer locations.
• Manually handle load and stack waste tiresincluding truck tires weighing up to or over 100 poundsthroughout the workday adhering to proper body ergonomics and lifting techniques to prevent injury.
• Serve as the primary point of contact at customer locations including obtaining signatures and completing all required service documentation using handheld devices or tablets.
• Ensure loads are properly stacked secured counted and compliant with DOT and company safety requirements before transport. Obtain customer approval for loads and leave any required documentation with the customer.
• Conduct required pre-trip post-trip and en-route inspections of assigned equipment; complete DVIRs and immediately report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Accurately complete DOT logs route paperwork bills of lading and required company or customer documentation maintaining precise tire counts with attention to detail especially during busy loading processes.
• Maintain clean safe and operational equipment at all times.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch route helpers and operations staff regarding route status delays or service issues.
• Navigate assigned routes using maps GPS and dispatch instructions while accounting for traffic weather and site conditions.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers tire stores dispatch and internal teams.
• Work as part of a twoperson team with a Route Helper to manually load stack and secure used tires onto the truck.
• Manually handle and stack waste tires weighing up to 50 pounds each throughout the workday.
• Serve as the primary point of contact at customer locations including obtaining signatures and completing required service documentation.
• Ensure loads are properly stacked secured and compliant with DOT and company safety requirements before transport.
• Conduct required pretrip posttrip and enroute inspections of assigned equipment; complete DVIRs and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Accurately complete DOT logs route paperwork bills of lading and required company or customer documentation.
• Maintain clean safe and operational equipment at all times.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch route helpers and operations staff regarding route status delays or service issues.
• Navigate assigned routes using maps GPS and dispatch instructions while accounting for traffic weather and site conditions.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers tire stores dispatch and internal teams.
• Follow all Liberty Tire Recycling safety policies environmental standards and operational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required to support waste tire removal operations.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to safely operate Class A equipment in routebased collection operations.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical labor including lifting stacking and securing tires.
• Strong attention to safety accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while operating as part of a team.
• Clear and professional communication with dispatch customers and coworkers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 22 years old.
• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Must meet all FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with DOT standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent Class A CDL driving experience.
• Ability to meet DOT physical background and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Willingness to maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all customer and tire store locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing manual loading and customerfacing route service.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
This role requires extended periods of driving frequent customer interaction outdoor work in varying weather conditions and repetitive physical labor including lifting bending stacking and securing waste tires during route operations.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex national origin age disability protected veteran status relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members) genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.