CDL Yard Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC in Abilene, TX is seeking a CDL Yard Driver to move trailers and equipment, inspect and report defects, and operate yard equipment in all weather conditions.

The role requires at least one year of yard/industrial experience, with tire recycling experience a plus. Candidates should be able to learn yard truck operation and pursue forklift training if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant yard/industrial experience.
• Prior tire recycling or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and operate yard trucks and equipment safely.
• Willingness to be trained to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard trucks and equipment safely during procedures involving both loaded and empty containers
• Transfer and reposition trailers within the yard and designated areas
• Assist with staging and organizing trailers for loading and unloading
• Complete necessary paperwork including trailer numbers, weights, and material type
• Inspect equipment before and after use and report any issues to dispatch or supervisor
• Assist in loading and unloading tasks as needed
• Back trailers into designated areas for efficient operations
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth yard operations
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies at all times
• Maintain yard equipment in good working condition

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Detail oriented

Yard equipment operation

Forklift training

Education

1 year yard/warehouse experience

Tools

Yard equipment

Job description

CDL Yard Driver

Regular Full-Time Driver Abilene, TX, US

$26.00 To $28.00 Annually

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary:

The CDL Driver (A) - Yard position requires a qualified individual to move trailers and equipment throughout the facility, conduct inspections of equipment, report defects to dispatch or supervisors, and operate yard and material handling equipment in a dirty, wet, and noisy environment in all weather conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate yard trucks and equipment safely during procedures involving both loaded and empty containers
• Transfer and reposition trailers within the yard and designated areas
• Assist with staging and organizing trailers for loading and unloading
• Complete necessary paperwork including trailer numbers, weights, and material type
• Inspect equipment before and after use and report any issues to dispatch or supervisor
• Assist in loading and unloading tasks as needed
• Back trailers into designated areas for efficient operations
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth yard operations
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies at all times
• Maintain yard equipment in good working condition

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Reliable and cooperative team member
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and dirty conditions
• Ability to safely operate yard equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn trailer positioning and backing techniques
• Willingness to be trained and certified to operate a forklift

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of one year of relevant yard, warehouse, or industrial experience
• Prior experience in tire recycling or manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to learn and operate yard trucks and equipment safely
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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.