Yard Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time position to manage equipment within the facility. Responsibilities include operating yard trucks, completing paperwork, and assisting in loading/unloading tasks.

The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, be reliable, and willing to work in varying environmental conditions. A minimum of one year of relevant experience is required, along with a willingness to be trained for forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Willingness to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard trucks safely during roll-on/roll-off procedures.
• Transfer and position trailers within the yard.
• Complete paperwork involving trailer and material details.
• Assist in loading and unloading tasks.
• Back trailers into designated areas efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively.
• Adhere to safety standards and policies.
• Maintain yard truck in good condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Cooperation

Ability to operate a front-end loader

Excellent communication skills

Education

Prior experience in tire recycling or manufacturing industry

Job description

About Liberty

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

This position requires a qualified person to move equipment throughout the facility, do inspections of equipment, report defects to dispatch or supervisor for repairs, and operate equipment in a dirty, wet noisy environment in all weather conditions.

Duties and 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.
• This is a part‑time position 20 ‑ 25 hours a week

Skills and Abilities

• Attentive with attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Reliable
• Cooperative
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, wet and dirty conditions
• Attention to detail
• 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.
• Ability to operate a front‑end loader

Education and Experience

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

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.