Yard Driver

Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate trailers in and out of docks or around the truck yard


• Transport containers and trailers from one location to another.


• Ability to back up trailers to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock


• Load and unloading vehicles as required


• Ensure load matches paperwork before leaving all sites


• Clean out trailers before or after moving


• Follow safety regulations and company policies.


• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on tractors and trailers


• Maintain yard clean and organized


• Assist with other general duties as required

• Class A CDL license required


• Minimum hiring age: 23 years old


• Good customer service & teamwork skills


• Good physical condition; must be able to get in and out of trucks several times per day


• Able to work in all types of environments, including inclement weather


• Good backing skills


• Recent verifiable, tractor/ trailer driving experience or related


• Current DOT medical card


• No DUI/DWI, Careless/Reckless driving citations or revoked/suspended license in the past 5 years


• No more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years


• MVR required for interview (current, dated within 30 days of application)


• Prior to employment, able to pass a complete DOT physical, drug screen, criminal background check and road test


• Available for any shift.


• Able to lift 35 pounds.


• Work jobs that have repetitive motion.


• Implement and follow safe work practices and rules.


• Able to prove they have a right to work in the United States.


• Successfully pass a physician’s examination, drug screen and background check.


• Willing to have a baseline audiometric test


• Prefer high school graduates or GEDs


• Sufficient work experience to be successful on the job