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About the Role
The Route Driver is responsible for safely operating a commercial tractor-trailer to collect used tires and other designated materials from customer locations. This local driving position allows drivers to leave each morning and return home every evening. Working with a helper, the driver will manually load tires, complete daily route assignments, perform vehicle inspections, maintain DOT compliance, and ensure exceptional customer service.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Commercial vehicle operations
- Safety focus
- Physical capability for repetitive lifting and loading
- DOT compliance
- Customer service
- Effective communication
Location
- 490 Ohio Street, Lockport, NY 14094
Work Type
- Local driving
- Daily home time
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
- 401k with a company match
- PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for development and internal promotions
About the Company
- At D&G Heavy Equipment Leasing, an Ecore company, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet.
- Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets—helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves.
- As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance.
- We’re excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that’s driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose.
- Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program.
Equal Opportunity
- Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.