Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:
At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future—one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70+ sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Yard Hostler/Driver to join our team at Liberty Tire Recycling. The Yard Hostler's primary responsibility is to safely operate yard trucks, facilitating the transfer of trailers between trucks and spotting trailers. You will be part of our effort to repurpose millions of tires and contribute to a healthier environment.

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.
• Mandatory overtime as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have Hostler/ Yard Driver experience
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in Spanish
• Lift up to and including fifty (50) pounds on a routine basis and be physically capable of climbing in a trailer unassisted.
• Lace tires in a safe manner to reduce injury and maintain a secure load during transport.
• Safely drive straight/box truck and 53ft trailers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Work independently with general instructions.
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Willingness to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.

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