Yard Driver

Maersk Line Limited; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk Line Limited is seeking a diligent Yard Driver to safely move trailers, trucks, and equipment within the company yard and adjacent facilities. You will position trailers at docks, support yard organization, and coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires operating yard trucks and forklifts, performing inspections, documenting movements, and maintaining an organized yard.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; CDL may be required.
• Experience operating yard tractors, hostlers, trailers, or similar equipment preferred.
• Ability to maneuver equipment safely in confined spaces and active yard environments.
• Ability to document trailer movements and yard activity accurately.
• Strong communication with dispatch, warehouse, and transportation teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate yard trucks, hostlers, tractors, and other equipment.
• Move trailers between parking areas, loading docks, staging areas, and maintenance locations.
• Connect and disconnect trailers per procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Position trailers at dock doors and staging locations.
• Maintain records of trailer movements and yard activity.
• Communicate trailer locations, priorities, and conditions with teams.
• Maintain an organized, secure, and safe yard.
• Follow safety procedures and DOT requirements.
• Report damage to vehicles, trailers, or facilities.
• Monitor equipment conditions and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with yard checks and trailer inventory when required.
• Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment when trained.

Skills

Driver's license

Yard equipment operation

Communication

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Independent work

Overtime adaptability

English proficiency

Job description

A Yard Driver is responsible for safely moving trailers, trucks, and equipment within a company yard, warehouse, or distribution facility. The driver positions trailers at loading docks, supports yard organization, and coordinates with warehouse and transportation teams to maintain efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate yard trucks, hostlers, tractors, and other assigned equipment.
• Move trailers between parking areas, loading docks, staging areas, and maintenance locations.
• Connect and disconnect trailers in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment.
• Accurately position trailers at assigned dock doors and staging locations.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements, yard activity, and equipment status.
• Communicate with dispatch, warehouse personnel, drivers, and leadership regarding trailer locations, priorities, and operating conditions.
• Maintain an organized, secure, and safe yard.
• Follow company safety procedures, yard traffic rules, and applicable DOT requirements.
• Immediately report vehicle, trailer, equipment, cargo, or facility damage.
• Monitor trailer and equipment conditions and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with yard checks and trailer inventory when required.
• Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required; CDL may be required based on operational needs.
• Experience operating yard tractors, hostlers, trailers, or similar equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely maneuver equipment in confined spaces and active yard environments.
• Ability to accurately document trailer movements and yard activity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with dispatch, warehouse, and transportation teams.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification may be required.
• Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to operating changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent entering and exiting of vehicles and trailers, standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday. Employees must be able to connect and disconnect trailers, perform equipment inspections, and lift up to 50 lbs. while performing yard-related activities.

Safety Expectations

Employees are expected to comply with all company safety policies, applicable DOT requirements, OSHA standards, TSA requirements where applicable, and customer-site safety rules. Employees must immediately report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, equipment damage, cargo damage, and regulatory concerns.

Work Environment

This description reflects the general nature and level of work performed in this role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

Employees may be required to perform additional responsibilities or support other operational areas based on business needs.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

• Yard Driver
• Pay : $25.00 per hour

*The above stated pay is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Schedule: Tues-Sat- PM

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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