Class A Yard Driver

customgoods; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CustomGoods is seeking a Class A Yard Driver to safely position and maneuver trailers at the dock. The role includes yard goat operation, moving trailers, and backing into dock doors, with emphasis on safety and clear communication with supervision.

The position requires at least one year of driving experience, a valid Class A license, and adherence to FMCSA/DOT regulations. It is a safety sensitive role with physical job demands and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year driving experience.
• Class A license required.
• Pre-employment screenings: physical, lift test, drug test, background check.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Must read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Program.
• Position trailers on the dock using a yard switcher tractor.
• Switch trailers as needed during the daily sort.
• Hook up sets of trailers for line hauls leaving the facility.
• Clearly communicate trailer moves and trailer numbers with supervisor.
• Perform any other task as deemed necessary by the organization.
• Observe FMCSA and DOT regulations to maintain compliance.
• Perform any other related task as deemed necessary by the organization.

Skills

Driving experience

Class A license

Safety awareness

Reading English

Pre-employment screens

Job description

The Class A Yard Driver is responsible for safely positioning and maneuvering trailers to and from the dock. Along with driving a yard goat and moving trailers into and out of parking spaces, the individual must also back into dock doors.

Essential Functions

Job Description

• Maintain and contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Program.


• Correctly position trailers on the dock using a yard switcher tractor


• Switching trailers as needed during the daily sort


• Hook up sets of trailers for line hauls leaving the facility


• Clearly communicate all trailer moves and trailer numbers with supervisor


• Perform any other task or assignment as deemed necessary by the organization


• Observes all FMSCA, DOT regulations to maintain compliance.


• Perform any other related task or assignment as deemed necessary by the organization

Knowledge, Skills, &Abilities:

• The ability to read and understand English and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual


• Ability to perform a variety of tasks in a warehouse environment.


• Ability to work at a consistent rate performing highly physical work.


• Ability to work and make yard moves with the big picture in mind (yard awareness)

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in warehouse/ Yard environment. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to communicate verbally. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel bend, climb, push, pull, twist or crouch. They Physical activity associated with this position is considered high.


• The employee will regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum one year driving experience. Clean driving record required.


• Class A license required


• Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings, which include physical, lift test, drug test, and background check. Candidates must have the ability to read and understand English and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• This is a safety sensitive position.

Compensation: $26.00 an hour

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties and working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job; however, management may revise job and tasks based on business needs including emergencies, staffing needs and workload.