Yard Driver

Overview

Summary items were provided in the original listing. The role involves moving loaded and empty trailers, performing yard checks, inspections, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance. All duties should be carried out in accordance with safety and security standards.

• Moves loaded and empty trailers in and out of the docks.
• Moves loaded and empty trailers for Hills when needed following safety procedures.
• Drives empty and loaded trailers within the confines of the property. NOT ALLOWED TO OPERATE on state and federal roadways.
• Completes yard check daily to verify accuracy of the trailers in the yard.
• Performs manual duties out of the truck as assigned (e.g., trailer inspections, opening and closing trailer doors).
• Ensures product or equipment is inspected and free of damage or contamination.
• Uses a basic computer and/or tablet for documentation purposes.
• Daily housekeeping of the tractor being operated that day.
• Reports any inconsistencies to the Traffic Coordinator.
• Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am

Compensation: $23

• Moves loaded and empty trailers in and out of the docks.
• Moves loaded and empty trailers for Hills when needed following safety procedures.
• Drives empty and loaded trailers within the confines of the property. NOT ALLOWED TO OPERATE on state and federal roadways.
• Completes yard check daily to verify accuracy of the trailers in the yard.
• Performs manual duties out of the truck as assigned (e.g., trailer inspections, opening and closing trailer doors).
• Ensures product or equipment is inspected and free of damage or contamination.
• Completes paperwork/documentation properly.
• Uses a basic computer and/or tablet for documentation purposes.
• Operates handheld radio.
• Daily housekeeping of the tractor being operated that day.
• Reports any inconsistencies to the Traffic Coordinator.
• Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

• Attendance - Ability to work required schedule and overtime as needed during busy season.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a courteous and professional manner; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mathematics - Ability to perform basic math in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language - Ability to read and interpret documents; read and write simple sentences.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
• Productivity - Ability to maintain a production level that meets or exceeds guidelines; work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork - Completion and Verification - Neatly complete and verify necessary paperwork to ensure correct product delivery and quality.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect team member safety.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year experience operating a yard hostler or similar equipment.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer or tablet skills; handheld radio.

Valid Class driver’s license. Must be able to meet insurance carriers’ criteria related to insurability.