Yard Driver

** Yard Driver - Class A (1st shift 6am-2:30pm)**

**Job Category****:** Drivers **Requisition Number****:** YARDD04286 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

About the Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard. May also be required to operate a forklift to move products or shipments.

Functions

Safely backs various size trailers into assigned dock/yard spaces, engages dock locks, and/or chocks, and deploys trailer stands for all trailers spotted to the dock.

Parks and organizes trailers on the warehouse yard.

Mount and dismount the yard spotter frequently and slide trailer tandems alone

Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor and fill out DVIRs

Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.

Assist the refueling of yard tractors

Operate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.

Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements. Prioritizes movements to ensure no down time for warehouse associates.

Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.

Inspect trailers before putting them on the dock

Completes all system and manual reports/log accurately and timely.

Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations.

Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.

Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to management

Travels on public highway to obtain fuel or to take to maintenance facility

May need to haul to trailer, drop yard or overflow warehouse

Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must have a class A CDL with 2 years driving experience.

Minimum of six months related experience or training in a distribution environment.

Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and background check.

Willing to work in inclement weather, if necessary.

No accidents and no more than two minor moving violations for the last three years.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)