Yard Driver

Summary

As a Yard Driver, you will be responsible for safely moving trailers and containers around the yard to support daily warehouse and shipping operations.

• Move trailers between dock doors, staging areas, and designated yard positions.
• Support loading and unloading operations by ensuring trailers are positioned accurately and on time.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections of yard trucks and report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Maintain an organized and clean yard by staging equipment and clearing obstructions.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, dispatches, and supervisors regarding trailer movements.
• Follow all yard safety rules, traffic patterns, and company procedures.
• Operate yard tractor, switcher, or hostler truck as assigned.
• May assist with basic warehouse tasks as required.
• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

• Valid Class A Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable driving experience with heavy-duty vehicles.
• Comfortable with making local deliveries with multiple stops.
• Successful completion of driving test and all DOT pre-employment requirements.
• Safety-minded with proficiency in maintaining a legal and accurate logbook.
• Capable of understanding and interpreting bill of lading/picking sheets.
• Previous experience utilizing an iPad or tablet is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

• Generate 137lbs of vertical push/pull force.
• Able to lift and transfer 55lbs.
• Able to carry at least 30lbs the length of the truck bed.
• Able to ascend and descend multiple-rung ladder.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to work at elevated height of 72” above the ground while assembling and disassembling strap, ties, ratchets, nuts, bolts, and other securing or fastening equipment.
• Able to work at lowered height of 6” above the ground while assembling and disassembling strap, ties, ratchets, nuts, bolts, and other securing or fastening equipment.