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Yard Driver - Weekends
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What they do
A Yard Truck Driver drives trucks within a specific, small environment such as a factory yard or a rail yard. Often requires more experience due to tight spaces. May require forklift experience.
$32,462 / year median in Connecticut
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Lowe's recruiters communicate only through official @lowes.com email addresses. Lowe's encourages candidates to be cautious of unsolicited messages from personal emails, social platforms, or messaging apps.
Yard Driver Weekends 501 East Hartford Boulevard North Suite B
Location
Lowe's E Hartford, CT
BDC 3512
Category
Supply Chain
Job Id
JR02643671
Job Type
Full time
Department
DC Transportation
Job Description
The Yard Driver Team Member is primarily responsible for the timely and efficient movement of trailers upon request of appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center following all rules concerning pulling, placement and securing of trailers. Drivers will cross train receiving, putting away, picking and shipping product within a distribution center and support the visitor center personnel. This role is responsible for maintaining quality by properly and safely handling the product, using customer focused distribution. The activities performed by this role are instrumental in a facility achieving or exceeding key performance indicator metrics.
What We're Looking For
- Required to work a set schedule that may be changed/modified by management based on
the needs of the facility. - Requires availability to work morning, afternoon, nights, or weekends depending upon
assigned shift and overtime based on the needs of the facility. - Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental
aspects typically associated with such environment. - Ability, with training, to safely operate yard tractor and maneuvering trailers ranging in size
from 28' to 53' - Minimally must be able to lift 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
What You Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications - Strong safety orientation and proven record of complying with safety requirements
- Demonstrated track record of consistent and reliable onthejob contribution
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision or with a team
Preferred Qualifications - High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
- Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck , scrubbing sweeper)
- Experience performing detailoriented tasks in a fastpaced working environment
- Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
- Basic math and reading comprehension skills
- Basic computer skills
Bilingual, Military, and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation,
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (
NYSE:
LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com
Pay Range:
$20.20 $24.90 per hour
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits. Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joiningourteam) Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible fulltime and parttime associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and familybuilding benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and nocost counseling for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (
NYSE:
LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com. Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings