CDL A - Rig Route Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Liberty Tire Recycling is hiring a CDL Driver responsible for collecting used tires from customer locations and transporting them back to a Liberty Tire Recycling facility or drop yard. This is a highly physical, touch-freight driving role. Both the CDL Driver and the Driver Helper will be getting out of the truck at each stop and manually lifting, loading, and stacking tires—of all sizes and up to 50 lbs.—into 53' trailers throughout the day in various weather conditions. In addition to the tire collections, the driver serves as the main point of customer interaction and records all transactions in accordance with company standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
Must have prior touch-freight/manual-labor experience—able to repeatedly lift and load heavy tires into the trailer.
CDL Drivers must be a minimum of 22 years of age.
Must be physically capable of climbing in and out of trailers unassisted and performing heavy manual tasks in varying weather conditions.
Class A CDL required with a current DOT medical card.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and customers.
Able to work independently while following general instructions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in tire recycling, waste/recycling, or manufacturing industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a variety of tractors within DOT guidelines.
Use proper safe-lifting techniques to manually load tires of all sizes into the trailer.
Navigate routes efficiently, using local maps and company guidance.
Oversee Driver Helpers assigned to the route to ensure safety, productivity, and customer service.
Maintain a positive customer service attitude in demanding situations.
Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; report defects or repairs to dispatch via DVIRs; maintain clean, safe equipment.
Maintain accurate Driver Logs in compliance with FMCSA regulations.
Follow all company policies and safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.