Yard Driver NON DOT

Deutsche Post; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post seeks a dock worker in Texas to drive and switch equipment, including trailers and tractors, to move goods between docks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, counting and verifying products, inspecting equipment, and maintaining logs, while performing daily yard checks in compliance with safety guidelines and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Loads and unloads trucks, verifying the count and condition of product.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water) and notifies supervision of repairs.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and logs as required by policies and procedures.
• Performs daily yard checks and ensures loads are properly secured in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Driving experience

Equipment switching

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Role Purpose:

Drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and from designated locations. Makes decisions in sequencing schedule to maintain efficient loading and unloading operations. Loads and unloads trailers and verifies product count. Maintains a clean and safe docking area and reports any maintenance or safety issues to supervision. Refuels vehicles on site and documents locations and condition of equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

Required Education and Experience:

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

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.