CDL A - Route Driver

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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 pre‑trip, post‑trip, and en‑route 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 route‑based 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 Driver’s 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 customer‑facing route service.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Education and Experience

Benefits

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

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