Yard Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling•Atlanta, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At Liberty Tire Recycling, the leading tire recycler in North America, the company is dedicated to building a sustainable future by transforming billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. They are committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace. This position is for a 2nd shift Yard Truck Driver, responsible for moving equipment throughout the facility, conducting equipment inspections, reporting defects for repairs, and operating equipment in challenging environmental conditions.

Requirements

MUST HAVE YARD DRIVER EXPERIENCE
Attentive with attention to detail and commitment to safety
Reliable
Cooperative
Willingness to work in hot, cold, wet and dirty conditions
Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
Ability to back trailers into designated areas for loading/unloading.
Willingness to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate yard trucks in a safe manner during roll-on/roll-off procedures involving both loaded and empty containers.
Transfer trailers from one truck to another and position them appropriately within the yard.
Complete necessary paperwork involving trailer numbers, gross weights, tare weights, net weights, and type of material.
Assist in loading and unloading tasks when needed.
Back trailers into designated areas for efficient loading and unloading.
Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to ensure smooth operations.
Adhere to safety standards and company policies at all times.
Maintain the yard truck, ensuring it is in good operating condition.
Move equipment throughout the facility.
Do inspections of equipment.
Report defects to dispatch or supervisor for repairs.
Operate equipment in a dirty, wet noisy environment in all weather conditions.