Yard Driver - Non CDL A

RSS-Trailer-Repair-; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

RSS Mobile Trailer Repair is seeking a Professional Yard Driver to safely move and back 53' semi trailers at a major distribution center. The role requires experience with yard switching and precise maneuvering, with a focus on time management and safety.

Starting pay is $21 per hour with pay raises after 90 days and after one year based on performance. OT after 40 hours, paid time off, and 401(k) with company contribution are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must have experience pulling/backing 53' semi trailers.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuvering 53' semi trailers: Backing and parking them at the dock and on site.
• Safely enter/exit switcher truck multiple times an hour.
• Place and remove wheel chocks and Salvo locks; lift and open doors.
• Follow safety procedures.
• OT after 40 hours, paid at time and a half.
• Consistent schedule with home daily.

Skills

53' trailer backing

time management

eye for detail

safety mindset

backing into tight spots

switcher truck operation

Job description

About Us

RSS Mobile Trailer Repair is a growing powerhouse in the Trucking Industry. RSS has been in business for over 32 years, and has nearly 400 team members located in 17 states! We are currently looking to expand our team in the Cedar Falls, IAarea.

About the Job

A Professional Yard Driver (Yard Dog/Yard Hostler) is responsible for safely moving and backing semi trailers at a major distribution center.

Applicants

must have experience driving and backing a 53' semi trailers. The ideal candidate will have previous Yard Driving experience and be able to back into tight spots. A strong candidate should also be good with time management, have an eye for detail, have the ability to remain calm under pressure, be physically fit and have a safety mindset.

• Full time work.
• $21/ hour starting pay.
• Pay increase after 90 days and 1 year of employment (Based on performance/attendance.)
• No CDL A required but must have 53' trailer experience.

Shifts Available:

• Saturday, Sunday, Monday/6A-6P
• Tuesday-Friday/4P-2A

Skills Required:

• Primary tasks include safely maneuvering 53' semi trailers: Backing and pulling trailers to/from dock doors and parking them onsite.
• Safely enter/exit switcher truck multiple times an hour.
• Place and remove wheel chocks and Salvo locks. Lift and open doors.
• No loading/unloading merchandise.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Full time work.
• OT after 40 hours, paid at time and half.
• Consistent Schedule, Home Daily-never leave the yard!
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company contribution.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must have experience pulling/backing 53' semi trailers.

EOE

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.