Yard Driver: Dock & Equipment Operations

supply-chain; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A position focused on transporting goods and equipment via dock operations, tractors, and straight trucks. The role includes switching trailers, loading/unloading, securing loads, and maintaining logs and records in compliance with safety guidelines.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of verifiable driving or switching experience. This on-site role demands attention to safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of one year verifiable experience driving, switching or commercial tractor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and efficient dock operation by switching trailers and equipment to and from docks.
• Maintains equipment fuel levels and refuels equipment during appropriate times.
• Loads and unloads trucks, verifying the count and condition of product. Reports overages, shortages, and damages.
• Performs daily yard checks.
• Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and/or logs as required policies and procedures.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Notifies supervision of current or anticipated repair needs.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year verifiable experience driving, switching or commercial tractor

Job description

A position focused on transporting goods and equipment via dock operations, tractors, and straight trucks. The role includes switching trailers, loading/unloading, securing loads, and maintaining logs and records in compliance with safety guidelines.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of verifiable driving or switching experience. This on-site role demands attention to safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to company policies.