Driver, Local (AM)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Move trailers, containers, and equipment to and from loading docks, staging areas, and parking locations within the yard.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors, trailers, and equipment and report defects or damage.
• Ensure trailers are properly secured, chocked, sealed, and docked according to safety procedures.
• Cookordination with dispatch, warehouse staff, and operations personnel to prioritize trailer moves and dock assignments.
• Verify trailer numbers, seals, and load documentation prior to movement.
• Maintain accurate yard location tracking using yard management systems (YMS), tablets, handheld devices, or written logs.
• Aid in yard organization, including staging empty and loaded trailers in designated areas.
• Monitor yard conditions and immediately report safety hazards, equipment issues, or security concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of assigned yard tractor and equipment.
• Comply with company policies, OSHA safety standards, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Support shipping and receiving operations during peak periods as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous yard driver, hostler, shuttler, warehouse, or transportation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a yard tractor, terminal tractor, or similar equipment preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company yard certification and safety training.
• Class – A license required.
• Basic understanding of trailer types, coupling/uncoupling procedures, and dock operations preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.