Spotter Truck Operator

Description ATMI Precast is not your average manufacturing company. You will join a high-performing operations team that values safety, clear communication, and doing things the right way. Our yard and loading operations are fast paced, mission critical, and essential to keeping production and shipping moving smoothly. As a Spotter Truck Operator, you will play a key role in the safe flow of trailers throughout the Aurora campus, ensuring our crews have what they need to support daily production and delivery schedules. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in safe driving, precision maneuvering, and being a reliable part of an experienced logistics team. Summary The Spotter Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating a Kalmar Ottawa T2 6x4 yard truck to move semi-trailers throughout the Aurora facility. This includes transporting trailers between production areas, the South Yard, loading docks, staging zones, and parking locations. The operator ensures safe trailer movement, completes inspections, communicates with yard leadership, and supports the Yard and Loading Crew team. This role requires experience with yard trucks, heavy equipment, or heavy-duty vehicles and a strong understanding of yard logistics. Responsibilities Operate a yard spotter truck to safely move trailers throughout the ATMI Aurora campusShuttle trailers between production buildings, loading areas, storage yards, and staging locationsPerform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of yard truck and conduct visual inspections of trailersMaintain constant communication with the loading crew via radio or company-approved communication devicesFollow all ATMI safety protocols, policies, and procedures, including IDOT regulationsReport mechanical issues, safety hazards, or damaged trailers/products immediatelyPerform trailer hookups including raising and lowering landing gear, connecting and disconnecting airlinesIdentify and report defects on products prior to movement for deliveryAssist in basic troubleshooting of spotter truck or trailer issues to support maintenance efficiencyWork closely with Yard Supervisors, Foremen, and the Loading Crew to support daily logistics and traffic flowPerform all other duties as assigned or needed Requirements Valid CDL A licenseExperience operating a spotter truck (Kalmar Ottawa or similar preferred)Strong ability to maneuver trailers in tight areas and congested traffic patternsUnderstanding of yard operations and trailer spotting proceduresFamiliarity with tandem, triaxle, extendable, and step-deck trailersReliable, punctual, patient, and detail-orientedAbility to work independently while maintaining communication with supervisorsAbility to work in a fast-paced industrial environmentClean driving record with minimal violations Environment And Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbsFrequent climbing in and out of trucks throughout the shiftFrequent standing, sitting, bending, and connecting/disconnecting air hosesAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and dustMust be able to walk, stand, and move across uneven surfaces in an active yard environment