Driver, Yard (P.M)

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.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of assigned yard tractor and equipment.
• Maintain yards and equipment in compliance 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Situational awareness in high-traffic environments.
• Basic technology skills (handheld scanners, tablets, or yard management systems).

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting while operating a yard tractor.
• Frequent entering and exiting the vehicle throughout the shift.
• Climb in and out of equipment.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Perform inspections that involve bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Lift and move items up to approximately 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work in tight spaces around docks and trailers.

Work Environment

• Primarily works outdoors in a busy transportation yard or terminal environment.
• Regularly exposed to moving vehicles, heavy equipment, varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and diesel fumes.
• Works around loading docks, trailers, and warehouse operations.
• May involve day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts based on business needs.