Retread Truck Driver - TravelCenters of America

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

A Retread Route Driver's role is to pick up and deliver the needed Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center products as directed by Management in a timely and professional manner.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded
• Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide

• Responsible for all aspects of pickup and delivery of new and retreaded commercial tires, casings and other types of tire pickup and delivery between Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers locations, customers and Goodyear dealers
• Assisting with loading and unloading commercial tires, casings, wheels, mounted wheel assemblies and related products while following all safety rules and procedures
• Preparing customer billing documents
• Keeping all documents and maintenance records up to date on equipment assigned i.e. DOT Log.
• Performing general maintenance on truck and equipment
• Performing any other duties as requested by management

With us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site meal discounts
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

Pay Range

$17.00 - 17.00 per hour 

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

What we’d like to see:

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!
• Good verbal and written communication skills

• High School or GED preferred
• At least one year of relevant driving experience is required
• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision
• Must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements, including being at least 21 years of age

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and/or move tires weighing between 30-100 lbs. with or without mechanical assistance. 
• Operate forklift as required with proper certification. 
• Environment is very hot during summer months and cold during winter months. 
• Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, vibrations. 
• Requires sitting and driving for long periods of time.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at appada@ta-petro.com. In your email, please include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

Work Environment
While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer
This job description may not list all duties for this position.   The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties.  TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.   This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.