CDL A - Drop and Hook Driver

About:

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 people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 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 company's 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:

This position requires a qualified driver to oversee daily collection of waste tires. Routes are assigned by dispatch; however, it is the responsibility of the driver to successfully manage the transportation of waste tires to the home facility. Included in this position will be the responsibility to complete all DOT required paperwork and company paperwork at each collection site. Drivers may at times be responsible for transporting monies received at collection sites from customers who are on a cash only basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and know safe lifting techniques to lift and load tires of all sizes (personal vehicle, truck and tractor tires).
• Knowledge and understanding of navigating with local maps.
• Manage and supervise additional employees (driver helpers) that are assigned to the route.
• Maintain a positive customer service attitude in demanding situations.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to dispatch through the successful completion of DVIR's; maintain clean, safe equipment.
• Perform all duties in accordance with appropriate safety standards.
• Other duties will be assigned as necessary by the company.
• Driver must comply with all of FMCSA regulations at all times during their employment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires a Class A CDL.
• Must be 22 years or older
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.
• Work independently with general instructions.

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.

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