Mule Driver

Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late ’80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned truck load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

The Mule Driver cleans and details trucks to prepare them for new hires by performing the following duties.

• Follows instructions, and responds to management directions.
• Identifies and resolves problems/tasks in a timely manner.
• Be recognized by team, peers, and management as a key supporter.

Night Shift from 5:00 p.m.

- 5:00 a.m. (4 on - 4 off / Nights Vary).

• Ensure trailers are parked in designated areas.
• Perform valet duties and park vehicles in open spots.
• Manipulate vehicles to take advantage of all spaces.
• Clean inside trailers if needed, confirming there is no loading equipment left behind.
• Assist trailer shop with red-tagged trailers, convey them to shop for needed repairs.
• Responsible for fueling of the yard mule.
• Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer units and connect and disconnect brake lines as needed.
• Perform safety check inspection of the mule truck.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have active Class A CDL truck driver with yard mule experience for a yard spotter position.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and operate yard equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms; climb in and out of equipment; couple and uncouple trailers; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) are required to safely operate equipment and maintain awareness of surroundings in a busy yard environment.
• Will have prolonged periods of operating a yard mule and maneuvering trailers within the yard.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

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