Yard Driver

Paycom; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Yard Tractor Operator at our Texas distribution center to position trailers for OTR drivers and move both empty and loaded trailers within the yard. You will follow radio instructions, inspect equipment, complete reports, and maintain a clean work area.

The role requires English literacy, CDL not always required but may be needed at certain terminals, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Nights or weekends may be required depending on operations.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Two years or more experience operating tractor trailers, including the spotting of trailers in congested areas.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, a CDL may be required at certain terminals.
• Ability to safely and accurately work under tight time constraints.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand instructions received via two-way radio.
• Strong commitment to safety, team work and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Position trailers at distribution center docks and shuttle loaded trailers to pickup locations for OTR drivers.
• Safely operate a yard tractor to maneuver empty and loaded trailers in the yard.
• Follow radioed instructions to place trailers at correct door locations.
• Inspect trailer equipment and yard tractor for damage or issues; complete work and damage reports.
• Keep the yard truck and area clean and organized.
• Maintain professionalism with customer representatives at all times.

Skills

English literacy

Experience with tractor trailers

Radio communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Responsible for the positioning of trailers at the distribution center docks and shuttling loaded trailers to a designated location for pick up by OTR drivers.

• Safely and efficiently operate a yard tractor to maneuver empty and loaded trailers about the distribution center yard.
• Accurately follow radioed instructions in order to position specifically designated trailers to the proper door location.
• Safe chocking of trailer and operation of trailer equipment including fifth wheel, dolly, breaks, lights, and refrigeration unit settings.
• Inspect yard tractor for damage or broken equipment.
• Accurately complete work completion reports and equipment damage reports as required.
• Clean and tidy the yard truck and work area.
• Such other duties about the trailer yard as may be assigned.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative demeanor with customer representatives at all times.

Qualifications

Must read and write in English. Two years or more experience operating tractor trailers, including the spotting of trailers in congested areas. Must have a valid Driver's License, a CDL may be required at certain terminals.

• Ability to safely and accurately work under tight time constraints
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand instructions received via two-way radio.
• Strong commitment to safety, team work and customer service.

Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Job involves some walking and frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab and on and off trailers. Must have ability to safely climb stairs, ladders, and equipment footholds. Frequent movement between truck cab and yard in all weather conditions. Requires ability to see clearly and safely perform tasks in all lighting conditions, including bright daylight, low light, and nighttime. Must possess ability to work nights and weekends where required.