Yard Driver

Company: Liberty Tire Recycling
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us: 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: 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: Hostler/ Yard Driver experience 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. Valid Class A CDL in good standing ( preferred ) 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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