Yard Driver Class A - Denver, CO

Company: Lakin Tire West, LLC.

Help make a difference! Lakin Tire a Liberty Tire Company is North America's largest tire recycler. Lakin Tire is now hiring a Full-Time Class A Yard Driver.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment (tractor and trailers) following all local, state, federal, DOT laws and company standards.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to dispatch through the successful completion of DVIR’s; maintain clean, safe equipment.
• Works in and around the Yard moving trailers from yard to yard or to dock at the request of the Warehouse and Transportation department.
• Drive and operate a vehicle under 15 mph in and around the plant and local yards lot/staging area.
• Be cognizant of the reality that the operation is a low mileage severe duty function requiring particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance.
• Drives trucks with a capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo or materials.
• Maintains radio or telephone contact with the base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched.
• Reports any damages to the base or appropriate supervisor the same day.
• Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.
• Pre and post-trip inspections to ensure the truck is in working order.
• Must function and interact daily with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Work independently with general instructions, understanding prioritization.
• Conduct and maintain a daily rolling stock yard checklist.
• Keep track of the trailer's annual FOT inspection sticker and annual compliance requirements.
• Other duties will be assigned as necessary by the company.

Benefits of Working at Lakin Tire:

• Get paid WEEKLY on Fridays!
• Excellent work schedule with overtime early starts
• Work as a team
• Always opportunity for growth
• Group insurance eligible after 60 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Supplemental Life)
• 401k
• Company paid training and orientation
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Clean Trucks
• Safe Equipment

Hourly Pay:

• Starting at $29.75 / hour

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills):

• MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.
• Requires Class A CDL
• Basic English and ability to communicate, and understand written and spoken instructions
• Minimum 1-year Hostler/Yard Driver experience driving experience, with an excellent driving record
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Backing: 2-year experience
• Hauling a 53ft trailer (and/or container on chassis)
• Must be able to work overtime as needed including weekends
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, push and pull an average of 30lbs to 50lbs pounds on a routine basis and be physically capable of climbing in a trailer unassisted.
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays
• 40 hours per week, overtime is required
• Shifts range from 8-12 hours a day
• Early morning start times

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lakin Tire West, LLC. 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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