CDL A - Route Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling•Jackson, GA

About The Position

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. Working as part of a two-person team with a Route Helper, the driver operates the commercial vehicle and assists with manually loading and stacking tires. Routes are assigned by dispatch. Drivers manage daily route activities, maintain professionalism at customer locations, and complete required documentation accurately. The role requires compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Liberty Tire Recycling safety and operational requirements. The position involves 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. The driver must be able to repeatedly handle tires weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.

Requirements

Be at least 22 years old.
Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Meet all FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with DOT standards.
Have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent Class A CDL driving experience.
Meet DOT physical, background, and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Be able to safely operate Class A equipment in route-based collection operations.
Have working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Be able to perform repetitive physical labor, including lifting, stacking, and securing tires, and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Demonstrate strong attention to safety, accuracy, and compliance.
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision while working as part of a team.
Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at customer and tire store locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing manual loading and customer-facing route service.
Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle on assigned routes to remove used tires from customer locations.
Work 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 throughout the workday.
Serve as the primary point of contact at customer locations, obtain signatures, and complete service documentation.
Ensure loads are properly stacked and secured and comply with DOT and company safety requirements.
Conduct required pre-trip, post-trip, and en-route equipment inspections; complete DVIRs and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Accurately complete DOT logs, route paperwork, bills of lading, and company or customer documentation.
Maintain clean, safe, and operational equipment.
Communicate route status, delays, and service issues to dispatch, route helpers, and operations staff.
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 company safety policies, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
Perform additional duties as required to support waste tire removal operations.