CDL Yard Driver - Trailer Ops & Safety

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a CDL Yard Driver to move trailers and equipment, inspect and report defects, and support yard operations in a challenging, outdoor environment in Nashville, TN. The role requires reliability, safety focus, and willingness to be trained in forklift operation.

The position involves hand-on duties across loading/unloading, paperwork, and equipment maintenance, with a team-oriented culture and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced recycling operation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Team player

Yard equipment operation

Forklift certification (training)

Trailer backing/positioning

Education

1 year yard/industrial experience

Tools

Yard trucks

Material handling equipment

Job description

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a CDL Yard Driver to move trailers and equipment, inspect and report defects, and support yard operations in a challenging, outdoor environment in Nashville, TN. The role requires reliability, safety focus, and willingness to be trained in forklift operation.

The position involves hand-on duties across loading/unloading, paperwork, and equipment maintenance, with a team-oriented culture and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced recycling operation.