Yard Driver

Dollar Tree Stores; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Daily pay

Employee assistance program

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores seeks a Yard Driver to support Shipping & Receiving. You will perform trailer switches under supervision, inspect yard equipment daily, and handle loading/unloading with forklift-type gear. A valid MVR is required and adaptability is essential in a dynamic warehouse setting.

This full-time role includes shift variety and outdoor/indoor work conditions, with opportunities to contribute to a busy distribution operation and maintain safety standards across the yard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and departmental needs.
• Proficiency in backing 48- and 53-foot trailers.
• Acceptable driving record (MVR) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer switches under the direction of the department manager and team leaders.
• Conduct daily inspections of yard equipment and report defects.
• Execute general warehouse duties including loading/unloading trailers and operating forklift-type equipment as needed.

Skills

Adaptability

Driving

Trailer backing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Yard Driver

Department: Shipping & Receiving

Reports To: Department Manager

Full Time Employment

Shifts

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am – 4:00 pm
• 3rd Shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:30 pm
• 4th Shift: Sunday – Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 5:30 am
• 5th Shift: Wednesday – Friday, 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Essential Job Functions

• Perform trailer switches under the direction of the department manager and team leaders; most switches are urgent and critical.
• Conduct daily inspections of yard equipment, report defects, and ensure units are maintained safely.
• Execute general warehouse duties, including loading and unloading of trailers and operating forklift-type equipment as needed.

Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing job duties and departmental needs.
• Proficiency in backing 48‑ and 53‑foot trailers.
• Acceptable driving record (MVR) required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move distances and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Capability to climb, step, push, pull, and carry objects within the stated limits.
• Driving and operating forklift/truck equipment as required.

Mental/Reasoning Requirements

• Reading: simple and complex text comprehension.
• Writing: simple to complex written communication.
• Basic math skills, judgment, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Clerical tasks such as sorting and basic data entry.

Work Environment

• Shift work, including night and weekend shifts.
• Outdoor and indoor conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and noise.
• Use of machinery and hazardous materials; work with others occasionally.
• Physical contact with others and access to high places and mechanical equipment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match and annual increases.
• Discounted stock purchase plan, primary caregiver, and parental leave.
• Daily pay and employee assistance program.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.