Yard Driver CDL

The Home Depot; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Yard Driver in Topeka, KS. You will operate yard trucks, spot trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard, and ensure accurate trailer movements using a handheld device.

CDL Class A license is required, with a focus on safe handling, daily inspections, and adherence to yard management protocols. Some travel between nearby sites may be involved as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A license and be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to load and unload heavy items and operate yard equipment safely.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to meet physical requirements.
• Experience with yard management or heavy vehicle spotting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 10% Perform general warehouse tasks as needed.
• 80% Operate yard trucks, inspect and spot trailers at docks and yard locations.
• 10% Maintain yard accuracy using the Yard Management System.

Skills

CDL Class A

Load/unload heavy items

Intermittent physical exertion

Action Oriented

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose

As a Yard Driver, you will be responsible for maintaining yard organization and safely spotting trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard. CDL licensed Yard Drivers may be asked to move trailers to offsite locations and neighboring distribution centers. In this role, you will also update trailer moves or any yard activity via a hand‑held device.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% Perform general warehouse tasks as needed
• 80% Conduct daily inspections on yard equipment; driving yard trucks and spotting at designated locations
• 10% Ensure yard accuracy by leveraging the Yard Management System

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

• This position reports to Operations Manager
• This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Working Conditions

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
• Travel between locations is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid, active Commercial Driver's License Class A
• Ability to load and unload heavy items

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional qualifications

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 1

Preferred Years of Work Experience

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results