Trailer Yard Driver - Safe Dock Moves & Pre-Trip Inspector

OnTrac; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

OnTrac is hiring a Warehouse Hostler / Yard Driver at our Desoto, TX facility. You will safely position and maneuver trailers to and from the dock, working closely with the yard team and Operations Management.

This role requires at least 1 year of driving experience, a clean MVR, and a high school diploma or GED. The shift runs Thursday to Saturday from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with overtime as needed and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year driving experience, preferably with trailers or towed machinery.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment per the Company Safety Program.
• Pre-trip and inspect each trailer to meet DOT compliance standards.
• Position trailers on the dock using a yard switcher tractor.
• Switch trailers as needed during the daily sort and hook up sets for line hauls.
• Communicate trailer moves and numbers clearly with operations management.

Skills

Driving experience

Trailer maneuvering

Pre-trip inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

OnTrac is hiring a Warehouse Hostler / Yard Driver at our Desoto, TX facility. You will safely position and maneuver trailers to and from the dock, working closely with the yard team and Operations Management.

This role requires at least 1 year of driving experience, a clean MVR, and a high school diploma or GED. The shift runs Thursday to Saturday from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with overtime as needed and a comprehensive benefits package.