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Yard Driver CDL
Job Description
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 theYard Management System Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position reports to Operations Manager This position has 0Direct Reports Travel Requirements:
No travel required.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 requiredMinimum 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 Class A CDL Ability to load and unload heavy itemsPreferred Qualifications:
No additional qualificationsMinimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.Preferred Education:
No additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience:
1Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership Experience:
None Preferred Leadership Experience:
None Certifications:
None Competencies:
Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Drives Results We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $30.00 - $30.00Career Insights for Yard Truck Driver
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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.
$33,537 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth