CDL A - Route Driver

Job Description

Job Description

DRIVERS MAY BE OUT UP TO 4 NIGHTS A WEEK DURING PEEK SEASON TIMES. COMPANY COVERS ACCOMODATIONS AND NIGHTLY PER DIEM WHEN NOT HOME DAILY.

About Us :

At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70+ sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.

Job Summary :

As a Class A Route Driver, you will be going out to main stores to pick up their used tires. You will be going out with a Route Helper, a team of 2. Both of you are responsible for manually loading and stacking these used tires onto the back of the trucks. Each tire can weigh up to 50 lbs. As a Class A Route Driver, you will be the main point of contact when servicing customers, for example obtaining signatures for the loads you are picking up. This Route Driver and Team will service the Quad City Area. Route Team will be required to stay out up to 4 nights a week during our busy season. Route driver along with driver helpers will HAND LOAD tires into the back of the trailer.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination to pick up and deliver pre-loaded trailers (drops) to designated locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer to ensure roadworthiness.
• Secure loads and ensure proper weight distribution to prevent shifting during transport.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, warehouse personnel, and other team members to coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company safety policies at all times.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to pick-ups, deliveries, and hours of service.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and report any mechanical issues or concerns to management.
• Provide excellent customer service by delivering goods on time and in good condition.

Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Job Type : Full-time

Expected hours :

No less than 40 per week

Supplemental Pay : Breakdown pay

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.