Position Purpose:
As a Yard Driver, you will be responsible for maintaining yard organization and safely spotting trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard. CDL licensed Yard Drivers may be asked to move trailers to offsite locations and neighboring distribution centers. In this role, you will also update trailer moves or any yard activity via a hand-held device.
Key Responsibilities:
- 10% Perform general warehouse tasks as needed
- 80% Conduct daily inspections on yard equipment; Driving yard trucks and spotting at designated locations
- 10% Ensure yard accuracy by leveraging the Yard Management System
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Operations Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions:
- Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
- Travel between locations is required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Other requirements of the Yard Driver include:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid, active Commercial Driver's License
- Ability to load and unload heavy items
Preferred Qualifications:
- No additional qualifications
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
Preferred Leadership Experience:
Certifications:
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
