Local Route Driver (Class A CDL) tire collection

ECORE • Lockport, NY

9d

About The Position

The Route Driver safely operates a Class A commercial tractor-trailer on local routes to collect used tires and other designated materials from customer locations, including retail stores, automotive centers, and tire retailers. Drivers leave each morning and return home every evening. Working with a helper, the driver manually loads tires into a semi-trailer, completes assigned routes, performs vehicle inspections, maintains DOT compliance, and provides professional customer service.

The role includes transporting collected materials to designated facilities, managing route and transportation paperwork, maintaining required driver logs, and checking vehicle condition and compliance records. Drivers also fuel vehicles, perform basic preventive maintenance checks, communicate operational needs, and promptly report accidents, equipment damage, safety concerns, and customer issues. The position involves frequent physical work and stops at customer locations in indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• At least 2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to meet or exceed all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) medical requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible schedule to support operational needs.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, roll, and handle tires of various sizes and perform repetitive bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Ability to climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers multiple times daily.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions and safely perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 75 pounds, with team lifting utilized when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with local route delivery or collection services.
• Experience in waste, recycling, tire collection, transportation, distribution, or logistics industries.
• Experience operating forklifts or material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle safely and in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Complete local collection routes and ensure timely pickups from customer locations.
• Work with a helper to manually load tires into a semi-trailer throughout the day.
• Safely transport collected materials to designated facilities.
• Perform and document pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Keep vehicle registrations, permits, licenses, and inspection records current and compliant.
• Hook and unhook trailers and operate landing gear as required.
• Ensure loads are properly distributed and secured.
• Complete shipping, transportation, and route documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain driver logs and records required by DOT and company regulations.
• Fuel vehicles and perform basic preventive maintenance checks, including monitoring fluid levels and reporting mechanical concerns.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and facility personnel about scheduling, route issues, and operational needs.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, equipment damage, safety concerns, and customer issues.
• Follow company safety policies and participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Benefits

• Home every night.
• Consistent local routes.
• Stable, year-round work.
• Team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to work independently while serving established retail and commercial customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED