Local Route Driver (Class A CDL) tire collection

Ecore; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecore International in Lockport, NY is seeking a Route Driver to operate a Class A tractor-trailer for local tire collection from retail and automotive locations. You will leave each morning and return home every evening, often with a helper, loading tires and ensuring safe, on-time pickups.

This role emphasizes safety, requires DOT compliance, pre-trip inspections, accurate records, and professional interaction with customers.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license required; 2+ years tractor-trailer experience.
• Excellent English communication and safety focus.
• Clean MVR and ability to meet DOT medical requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work independently.
• Flexible schedule for local routes.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A vehicle per applicable regulations.
• Complete local collection routes and timely pickups.
• Load tires with a helper and manage unloading as needed.
• Safely transport materials to designated facilities.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain driver logs and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Communicate scheduling and route issues with dispatch.
• Follow all safety policies and participate in meetings.
• Perform extra duties to support operations.

Skills

CDL-A

Safety-first

English fluency

Independence

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Route Driver is responsible for safely operating a commercial tractor-trailer to collect used tires and other designated materials from customer locations, including retail stores such as Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, automotive centers, and tire retailers. This is a local driving position in which drivers leave each morning and return home every evening.

Working with a helper, the Route Driver will manually load tires into a semi-trailer, complete daily route assignments, perform required vehicle inspections, maintain DOT compliance, and ensure exceptional customer service at all stops. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, physically capable of repetitive lifting and loading, and experienced in commercial vehicle operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle safely and in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Complete local collection routes and ensure timely pickups from customer locations.
• Work alongside a helper to manually load tires into a semi-trailer throughout the day.
• Safely transport collected materials to designated facilities.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Verify that all vehicle registrations, permits, licenses, and inspection records remain current and compliant.
• Hook and unhook trailers and operate landing gear as required.
• Ensure loads are properly distributed and secured for safe transportation.
• 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 regarding scheduling, route issues, and operational needs.
• Report accidents, incidents, equipment damage, safety concerns, and customer issues immediately.
• Follow all company safety policies and participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Minimum of 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, move, roll, and handle tires of various sizes.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching throughout the workday.
• 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.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, with team lifting utilized when appropriate.

Work Environment

• Local routes with daily home time.
• Frequent stops throughout assigned service territory.
• Customer-facing position requiring professional interaction at retail and commercial locations.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Compliance with all safety, PPE, and operational requirements is mandatory.

Why Join Us?

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