CDL Yard Tractor Operator — Trailer & Docking Expert

Kreher Family Farms; Village of Wolcott (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreher Farms in Wolcott, NY is seeking a Yard Driver to safely move trailers within the facility yard and support shipping and receiving operations by positioning trailers at dock doors, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring equipment is in safe working condition. The role requires a High school diploma, a CDL, and at least two years of warehouse/logistics yard experience.

You will back trailers, perform routine inspections, and help with yard efficiency and coverage for other CDL roles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Two years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics yard, or similar environment.
• Experience operating yard trucks, terminal tractors, or maneuvering trailers, including backing into dock doors or tight spaces, preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures and conducting basic equipment inspections.
• Previous experience as a yard jockey, hostler driver, CDL driver, or forklift operator, and experience in shipping and receiving or distribution operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trailer Movement: Moving trailers between dock doors, storage locations, and maintenance areas using a terminal tractor or yard truck.
• Docking Operations: Safely maneuvering and position trailers into tight dock spaces, including frequent backing in and precise alignment with dock doors.
• Equipment Inspection: Performing routine inspections of trailers and terminal tractors to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, or mechanical issues. Reporting any problems to maintenance or management promptly.
• Yard Efficiency: Maintaining an organized yard layout to maximize the flow of goods and support efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Driver Coverage: Filling in for other CDL A roles, such as egg deliveries, transporting trucks for service, or moving equipment between sites.
• Operational Support: Assisting with additional tasks as needed, which may include cleaning empty trailers, operating forklifts, or fueling yard equipment.

Skills

Trailer movement

Docking operations

Equipment inspection

Yard safety

Forklift operation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Kreher Farms in Wolcott, NY is seeking a Yard Driver to safely move trailers within the facility yard and support shipping and receiving operations by positioning trailers at dock doors, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring equipment is in safe working condition. The role requires a High school diploma, a CDL, and at least two years of warehouse/logistics yard experience.

You will back trailers, perform routine inspections, and help with yard efficiency and coverage for other CDL roles