Yard Worker

Summary

The Yard Worker is responsible for all duties related to truck movement within the yard. Primary duties include shuttling trucks, jump starting trucks, forklifting trucks, fueling trucks with diesel and DEF, staging equipment, and performing minor technical repairs such as disconnecting and reconnecting battery cables.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating vehicles and heavy equipment in a transportation environment preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.
• Become forklift certified through the ATS onsite training program.
• Must be able to operate all yard related equipment.
• Must be self‑motivated, able to multi‑task and work independently.
• Must be a team player, amenable to a variety of work projects and work conditions.
• Good decision‑making, problem‑solving, attention to detail and customer service skills (internal/external).
• Experience using basic mechanic hand tools to make minor repairs on trailer equipment.
• Basic understanding of tractor/trailer air systems.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective communication skills (written, listening and verbal).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed and work overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel.

• Move trucks and forklifts as needed.
• Jump‑start trucks and stage them to proper repair areas.
• Forklift trucks into service/inspection bays as needed.
• Fuel trucks with diesel and DEF as needed and add fuel supplement when instructed.
• Remove trucks from the RGN’s when applicable; move all unmanned trucks needing inspection to the designated inspection parking stalls.
• Perform full truck and trailer inventory daily or more frequently as needed.
• Work closely with the Safety Lane Service Leader for daily instructions on yard duties and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure trucks are plugged into outlets as needed and disconnect batteries as instructed.
• Stage FS trucks for inspection when required and communicate effectively with the prep inspection supervisor during unforeseen challenges.
• Work with other yard staff to ensure forklifts are maintained and inspected daily.
• Work in varying outdoor conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
• Properly lockout/tag out any trucks as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard; move trucks and trailers as needed.
• Assist drivers in the yard with equipment as needed.
• Stack and unstack trailers as needed.
• Add/remove deck inserts, saddles, and goosenecks to multi‑axle and Schnabel trailers when requested.
• Create steerable multi‑axle trailers upon operation request by swapping out trailer components and connecting air lines, pig tails, etc.
• Assist in creating and maintaining yard layout and relocating trailing equipment to create more space when equipment returns to the yard.
• Report and/or make various small repairs when found on the trailers, such as replacing lights, air lines, fittings, pig tails, and other repairs primarily using hand tools.
• Perform cleaning of trucks and sorting through MEC equipment; restock salvageable items and dispose of unusable items.
• Consistently perform in accordance with company values and core competencies.
• Position may require work outside normal business hours; frequent travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constantly operating various forklifts and other material movement equipment including semi‑tractors.
• Intermittently using hand tools and power hand tools to perform light maintenance or cleaning or enter data into computer.
• Intermittently inspecting and assessing equipment and loads to ensure safe transportation.
• Intermittently ascending/descending forklifts, tractors, and ladders to perform duties.
• Occasionally positioning self under, on top of, or in awkward positions to secure loads or fix things.
• Occasionally…