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Yard Technician / Transloader
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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.
$31,316 / year median in Louisiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Yard Technician / Transloader
Department:
Dir-Yard-Chalmette, LA 2595-Depot
Location:
Chalmette, LA
Function:
Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.
Role Overview:
Transloaders are workers or operators who facilitate the transfer of goods from one mode of transportation to another. Their primary role is to ensure that cargo is efficiently and safely moved between different transportation systems, often at warehouses, ports, or terminals. Yard Mule drivers operate a Yard Mule for loading, unloading, hauling equipment, chassis's and ISO Tanks. Mounting tanks onto chassis's. The Gate Inspector will inspect each and every tank that leaves the facility for defects, damages, placards, and making sure the correct tank is leaving the facility. Other duties as assigned.
Position Responsibilities:
Transloader
- responsible for transferring of goods from one mode of transportation to another at the depot in Chalmette LA, by loading, unloading, inspecting cargo, and keeping records of shipments.
Yard Mule - loading and unloading chassis's and mounting ISO tanks onto chassis's. Moving chassis's around the yard and in and out of the shop. As needed.
Gate Inspector - Check tanks as they are transported into and out of the facility to ensure that all defects and damages are noted for liability purposes.
Ensure that the correct tanks are leaving the facility for transport. Compares the tank numbers on customer work orders to the actual tank numbers to ensure that the correct tank is being delivered. As needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Strong attention to detail to have the ability to perform high-quality inspections to note defects & damages
Experience in the trucking and/or intermodal transportation industry
Basic computer knowledge (G-Suite knowledge preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
DCI Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision Insurance
401(k) with generous employer match
Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
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