CDL Yard Spotter | Safe Trailer Movement & Dock Operations

MAAX Bath Inc.; Centralia (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swan Surfaces is seeking a reliable CDL Driver / Yard Spotter to support daily plant and yard operations. This role moves trailers between dock doors and yard locations, assists with equipment moves, and helps maintain a clean, safe back pad and yard area.

The position requires operating a yard spotter truck, coordinating with shipping and production, and performing safety-inspections. Expect 40–50 hours per week with pay between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the equipment operated.
• Experience operating a yard spotter truck, tractor-trailer, or similar equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely back, maneuver, and position trailers in a manufacturing yard.
• Knowledge of safe vehicle operation, trailer handling, and vehicle inspection practices.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a yard spotter truck to move and position trailers at dock doors and designated areas on company property.
• Coordinate trailer movements with shipping, warehouse, and production teams to support timely loading and unloading.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers, connect and disconnect air lines, and operate landing gear as needed.
• Conduct pre-use and end-of-shift vehicle inspections; promptly report damage, mechanical issues, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate trailer location information and communicate trailer availability and movement needs.
• Assist maintenance, production, and warehouse teams with moving and staging equipment, materials, and other plant items as directed.
• Collaborate with plant teams on back pad cleanup, including collecting debris, organizing pallets and materials, and placing waste in designated containers.
• Keep trailer parking areas, dock approaches, traffic lanes, walkways, and equipment access routes clear.

Job description

Swan Surfaces is seeking a reliable CDL Driver / Yard Spotter to support daily plant and yard operations. This role moves trailers between dock doors and yard locations, assists with equipment moves, and helps maintain a clean, safe back pad and yard area.

The position requires operating a yard spotter truck, coordinating with shipping and production, and performing safety-inspections. Expect 40–50 hours per week with pay between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour.